by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 27, 2019 | Other Culinary
In February we posted a blog about yaupon tea. It contained a legend about why the holly plant was given a name with negative connotations – Ilex vomitoria, The legend caught the attention of botanist Alan T. Whittemore, Ph.D. at U.S. National Arboretum responds. At...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 25, 2019 | Other Culinary
When author Susan Goetz of Tacoma, Washington, experienced health issues she eliminated from her diet many foods that triggered sensitivities. To keep things interesting, she turned to herbs and started making her own mixes from seasoning blends to cocktail infusions....
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 20, 2019 | Herb of the Month, Other Culinary
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum, is called the Queen of Spices because of its many uses as a medicine and as a flavoring in food and drink. It is an important ingredient in Indian cooking and in Scandinavian baking. And– it is the third most expensive spice in...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 18, 2019 | Other Culinary
Now appearing, ready for its close up, one of The Herb Society of America’s two Notable Native Plants of 2019, and a plant that is a living fossil: horsetail or Equisetum. Sharks get called living fossils a lot. So do marsupials, like possums and wombats. It...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 13, 2019 | Other Culinary
Learn how herbs help your garden at The Herb Society’s next webinar at 1 p.m. on February 21 EST. In Putting Your Herbs to Work in Your Garden, guest presenter Caren White, will share how herbs attract beneficial insects, repel pests, improve soil, and make wonderful...
