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...
...the stories. After gorging on food, Peter eats parsley (Petroselinum crispum) to settle his upset stomach. After his run in with Mr. McGregor, Peter drinks chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita) to...
...aromas that can define a dish, and many recipes feel incomplete without it. This plant thrives in warm weather and does especially well in containers, making it easy to move...
...Loebner magnolia, and Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ white star magnolia. Each variety I chose was a different shape, size, and color. Magnolia simple syrup recipe: 50 grams magnolia flowers (2-3...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...and make herb and chile vinegars and liquors, and more recently ferment chiles for hot sauce. We make all sorts of goodies and gifts with our precious pods. Homemade chili...
...book tells the story of Russian botanists who saved the world’s largest seed bank during World War II, despite people starving due to the German blockade of St. Petersburg. ...
...His own hunting dogs then tore him to pieces (Callimachus). But when it came to women experiencing the pain of childbirth, Artemis was not cruel. She offered them assistance in...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...with these amazing, colorful and flavorful rhizomes, as well as some of their favorite remedies and recipes. Our webinars are free to The Herb Society of America members and are...
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...
