...enjoyed in cooling desserts. This plant grows as a vine and can be trained on a small trellis in a container. In cooler climates, it can be brought indoors or...
...year, instead of rosemary and bay, I found myself chasing down the story of a mushroom with a flair for mischief. A little reminder that the plants decide the path,...
...lavender buds and steep it in cream or milk before adding it to pudding, custard, crème fraiche, ice cream, or whipped cream. Balance lavender’s medium notes with something bright like...
...bay, the evergreen that holds its strength year-round. I slip a leaf into my stews for flavor, but also for luck. The ancients said that bay was the tree of...
...its broad and bold foliage. Sages will thrive in well-drained soil in mostly sun. Over the years, I have had several specimens of bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) on my patio...
...favorite ways to invite their gifts to your autumn table. Apple & Sage Chutney Sweet-tart apples, raisins, cider vinegar, and fresh sage simmer down into a preserve that carries the...
...skins, yellow and orange pansies, turmeric root, tea oil leaves, bayberry leaves, Oregon grape stem, blueberries, butterfly pea flowers, red cabbage, lavender, eucalyptus, black tea, and coffee. A breakdown of...
The question often comes up regarding how people knew which plants had medicinal value and what conditions they could be used to treat. It’s been suggested that humans followed the...
January 20, 2025 | By Susan Belsinger & Tina Marie Wilcox
...and hay like, a bit fruity (apples and maybe even a hint of citrus) with a bitter aftertaste. When dried these characteristics are more concentrated. I harvested flowers daily—or every...
...venereal disease, as well as malaria and wounds. Cinnamosma madagascariensis treats complications of childbirth, in addition to erectile dysfunction and tooth decay. The leaves of Afromomum angustifolium, Madagascar cardamom, are...
