...part of our story. Flax is one of those herbs for me. When I close my eyes, I can still find my way back to my riding instructor’s little apartment...
...the poppy fields. In the real world the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is used as a sedative, which is reflected in its scientific name – somniferum. Herbs are in everything...
...the root to improve uterine tone, as a nervine, and for asthma; leaves are applied to boils, eye sores, and open wounds (Singh, Bhalla, de Jager, and Gilca, 2011; Singh...
...used in Vietnamese cuisine, especially in salads and fresh herb platters. Known in Vietnam as Rau Răm, it has a warm, slightly peppery flavor and is one of those distinctive...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...chile peppers! Our morning session is more about the many types of chiles, their characteristics, and pungency. Our afternoon program concentrates on chiles in the kitchen with a cooking demo....
...While the oil is extracted from seeds rather than petals, seeing the soft pink primrose blooms across the Texas landscape reminds us of the deep connection between native plants and...
...Tan comes The Backyard Bird Chronicles, an exploration of birding and nature. If you are a birder, you will love this book. The group also chose The Garden Against Time...
...the form of her namesake herb. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) & Celery (Apium graveolens) In the Peloponnesian city of Nemea the royal family celebrated the birth of their son Opheltes by...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...purchase turmeric “seed” online from garden catalogs or may occasionally find nursery-grown plants. Tissue-cultured seed is preferred by many because it is disease free. Planting turmeric “fingers” or seeds Fresh...
