March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...a short growing season, it is worth considering mulching your peppers with black plastic, black mesh, or heavy straw. These help retain moisture, keep down the weeds, and reflect heat...
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...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...coir medium. Garden soil must have excellent drainage and be well-drained, weed-free, consistently moist, and be rich in organic matter. Plant-based mulch or hilling with soil will retain moisture and...
...Sunshine Tea ½ cup German or Roman Chamomile ½ cup mild, low-caffeine, floral green tea, such as Jasmine 2 tablespoons lemon verbena (or substitute lemon balm) 2 tablespoons floral-forward lavender,...
...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...
...is curry. This simple Thai-inspired curry recipe replaces the more traditional lemongrass with our friend lemon balm, and we’ll balance her unique flavor with the coolness of mint and the...
...gift, and a lovely way to preserve fresh herbs at their peak. Finely chop fresh herbs like: Rosemary Lavender Lemon thyme Lemon zest Chive flowers (if still blooming) Mix into...
