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...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...turmeric rhizomes sold in produce markets are the fastest, though not the safest, propagation stock to obtain. The danger is that field-grown rhizomes can be infected with microscopic nematodes or...
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...
Honoring the Herbs, Flavors, and Fires of the Season “The scent of rosemary, the smoke of sage, the whisper of bay — the old language of the earth still speaks...
...or along the pathway in a container in the vegetable garden. I have grown it for its dark green, broad leaves and as a multi-stemmed shrub-like specimen, and on occasion...
...familiar with their names. (I’m raising my hand.) “Today, almost 90% of Nepalese rely on subsistence agriculture, with plants performing a vital role as arable crops, fodder, fruit and vegetables,...
...orchard’s abundance into winter. Delicious with roasted squash, warm bread and fresh butter, or a slice of robust cheddar cheese. Ingredients 6 apples, peeled and chopped 1 onion, finely diced...
...sauce. If using, add vegetables and/or tofu. Cover partially and simmer 6-8 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining lemon balm leaf. Serve over rice with a generous wedge...
...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...
The word conjures a variety of meanings for different people. Does it refer to superstitions? Do you see an image of a witch riding on a broomstick in your mind?...
