Herb of the Month
The Rose
The Rosarian Library estimates that more than 1,000 English-language books on roses have been published since the first rose book appeared in 1799 (Rosarian Library, 2017). A short blog post does not do justice to the immense amount of information written about this…
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The A-peel of Citrus Fruits
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published on the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service website. We’re sharing it here to highlight the...
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My Life with Flax
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,...
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Herbal Knowledge from Children’s Books
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...
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The Horsepower of Ashwagandha
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...
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…
Propagating Rosemary Plants with Stem Cuttings
Plant propagation is just a fancy word for making more plants from what you have. I love 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…
Sassafras: Beauty and Utility
When European explorers arrived in the Americas, they were greeted by Native Peoples with a…
Grow Tarragon
Tarragon is one of the new culinary herbs in my Virginia garden, and it took a couple of tries to…