by herbsocietyofamerica | Dec 11, 2023 | Webinars
(Editor’s note: The original, unabridged version of this article can be found on All The Bitter’s blog.) The best way to think about cocktail bitters might be to call them the spice rack of the bar. Typically used in “dashes”, or the equivalent of a pinch...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 27, 2023 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Editor’s Note: The majority of the information provided below was extracted from various presentations and handouts delivered by Caroline and Joyce over many years, with additions from the editor. If you aren’t familiar with the Pelargonium plant, it’s one...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 13, 2023 | Webinars
Like most murder mysteries, those with horticultural themes call for a minimum of one sleuth. Criminal investigation, whether vocation or avocation, calls for many of the same skills as horticulture. A gardener, like a detective, needs to be observant and thorough....
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 30, 2023 | Container & Indoor Gardening, Other Research & Education
There’s more to the story of trick or treat nights, dressing in costume, and begging for candy than you probably know. Halloween’s origin dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced ‘sow-in’). The Celts (spoken as ‘kelts’) lived around 1,000 B.C.,...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 23, 2023 | Other Research & Education
Recently, I traveled to Wyoming’s capital city, Cheyenne, for a long-anticipated holiday. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (CBG), which served as a jumping off point for my exploration of the area. The garden started as the...
