by herbsocietyofamerica | Dec 9, 2015 | Other Culinary
Karen Diaz has a passion for herbalism that stems from her roots as the granddaughter of braceros and farmers from rural Jalisco, Mexico. (If you don’t know the word “bracero,” look it up. It’s a fascinating part of history.) An educator, she is bringing that history...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Dec 7, 2015 | Other Research & Education
How many herbs can you identify on this custom-designed silk scarf? Rendered in soft, pastel tones, the scarf design was first produced in 1997. It sold out then and will do so again. Until midnight, today only (Monday, December 7, 2015), the scarf it is available for...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Dec 1, 2015 | Other Culinary, Other Research & Education
The Herb Society of America is offering “10 Days of Giving.” That’s a daily sale on items from the Garden Gallery. At 9 a.m. EST from December 1 to December 10, the deal-of-the-day will be listed on the Herb Society home page. That special price will expire at...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 30, 2015 | Other Culinary
In Millbury, Mass., an herb garden helps at-risk youth develop new skills and environmental appreciation. Participants grow herbs for teas and aromatics as part of a horticultural curriculum that includes producing infused oils and teas. The project is made possible...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 25, 2015 | Holidays & Celebrations
Get that wish list ready for Santa. He may need a little help for the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday. My list is full of kitchen items. And, herbal objects dominate. Here are a few Vertical Herb Garden Perhaps my most coveted item is an indoor herb garden to...