by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 6, 2016 | Other Culinary
In May, we launched our first motorcycle adventure of the year with a visit to the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada. The area is a pleasant three-hour trip from home, the dollar is strong and there’s much to do. After oohing and ahhing over Niagara Falls, we rolled...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 1, 2016 | Other Culinary
My friend Suzie is getting married in early July. The reception will be after 5 p.m. in her dad’s backyard. And, that means we’ll be fighting mosquitoes at some point. When we were planning, one friend suggested bug fogging the area. Another suggested making bug spray...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 31, 2016 | Other Culinary
In a recent webinar for the Herb Society of America, author and clinical herbalist Maria Noel Groves shared her insight on the safe use of herbs as supplements. Webinars are monthly online presentations on herbal topics, available only to members. They may be viewed...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | May 25, 2016 | Book Reviews
While I love a carpet of petite thyme blossoms, I’m picky about which herbs I want to flower. Borage, chives and lavender are nearly useless without blooms. But, rosemary and oregano pause plant production while flowering. Basil and mint turn off, get leggy and drop...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 23, 2016 | Other Culinary
I buy herbs frequently and randomly. Recently, at the Farmers Market in Willoughby, Ohio, I found generous, flat leaf parsley pots for $1. Such a deal. Bought four. Puerto Rican oregano, $3? Bought one. Stevia, $3? Bought one. In free market style, different vendors...
