...steal a spoonful. It wasn’t sweet. It certainly wasn’t candy. Looking back, I have no idea why an eight-year-old found a pot of simmering flax so irresistible, but I really...
My entire life I have been an avid reader. As a child, I would consume books like pieces of candy. Books can teach you so much about the world around...
When I was in herb school one of our assignments was to prepare and take one medicinal herb for a week and document its effects. We’d discussed herbs to support...
...commonly used in herbal teas. It has a long history of traditional use and is valued in various herbal practices. Fish mint spreads readily and can become quite vigorous, so...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
We are so excited to be coming to The Herb Society of America’s annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, and share our experiences of our combined 100 years of growing...
...but they also carry a rich history of supporting natural skincare and wellness. For generations, herbalist across the Southwest have turned to these native plants for their soothing, aromatic, and...
...of the healing effects of gardening—something many of us can confirm. The favorite discussion topics of the herbal discussion group were a profile of herbalist Adelma Grenier Simmons, herbal actions—how...
...which is toxic to humans in high doses (Georgescu et al., 2014). But water-based extractions have been used safely by herbalists for millennia. So what did Ganymede drink, exactly? Did...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
Bright orange turmeric rhizomes ready to cook with—or plant. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and an exotic tropical herb that we love to grow and...
