Herb of the Month
Lemon Verbena—May Herb of the Month
There are numerous lemon-flavored or lemon-scented plants in the herb world, but in my opinion, none rival the clean lemon fragrance and taste of lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora). I was first introduced to this plant when I was an intern in the National Herb Garden…
Recent
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Growing Asian Culinary Herbs Beyond the Tropics: Four Plants to Try
Many Asian culinary herbs originate in warm or subtropical regions, yet with a bit of thoughtful care, they can still find a place in gardens that...
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Syrupy Sweet Magnolias!
For a while I was working in a bakery. Most of my coworkers loved to experiment with new foods and unique flavors and I was often introduced to...
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It Is Spicier in Texas & We’re Gonna Talk About One of Our Food Passions: Capsicums!
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...
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Texas Wildflowers for Beauty and Wellness
I am really excited for this year’s Educational Conference hosted by The Herb Society of America in the beautiful state of Texas — they say...
Recipes
Herb-based recipes for inspiration. Experience herbs in a truly tasty way by enjoying your favorite herb flavors at your dinner table — bon appétit!
Reader Favorites
Herbs with Anise-, Fennel-, and Licorice-Like Flavors
One of the main things that I love about the summer season is the many wild and wonderful flavors…
My Adventures in Making Corn Husk Paper
After watching a video online about making paper from corn husks, I thought it would be fun to…
Cutting Celery: A Kitchen Staple in the Garden
Cutting celery is a great culinary herb to have in your garden. Unlike stalk celery from a grocery…
The History of the Christmas Tree
For the past six years I have worked at a wonderful, high-end garden center. Among the many…
Propagating Rosemary Plants with Stem Cuttings
Plant propagation is just a fancy word for making more plants from what you have. I love to…
The Herbal Landscape
Herbs used for centuries for practical purposes have eventually found their way into mixed garden…