Some herbs arrive in our lives because we go looking for them. Others quietly find us, settle into the fabric of our days, and before we realize it, they’ve become...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...same time as you set out basil and tomatoes, when the ground is warming up. If the weather is cold—especially if it’s wet and rainy—wait to transplant chiles; otherwise, you...
Here it is—the favorite books of 2025 read by members of The Herb Society of America’s book clubs. The Herb Society of America has four active book discussion groups. The...
Interestingly enough, I found myself gazing at an adorable little mushroom-covered tree skirt in November, of all months. Not even a jingle bell in the air yet. It made me...
...can be as simple as infusing it in a simple syrup or honey, then mixing it into lemonade, iced tea, coffee, cocktails, or even meringue. Use a tea ball with...
...continuity. Thyme creeps along the ground at the edge of my garden, still green and fragrant when most things are spent. It’s such a small plant, but what courage it...
...with kin and community. Herbs such as sage and thyme flavored the loaves and stews, while rosemary was woven into wreaths to bless the home. It was a season of...
...Insects like beetles, honey bees, butterflies, and many more also find them attractive and beneficial, but how does pollen get from the flower to the insect and vice versa? One...
...Sage (garden sage or responsibly grown white sage) for clearing stagnant energy Rosemary for remembrance and resilience Lavender for peace and calm Thyme for courage and strength Mullein for grounding,...
