by herbsocietyofamerica | May 29, 2023 | Other Research & Education
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) bred four cotton lines that can be used to make self-extinguishing textiles when exposed to fire and will reduce the need for flame-retardant chemicals to be embedded...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 15, 2023 | Indigenous & Cultural Practices
Hildegard of Bingen, Medieval Herbalist The works of Hildegard of Bingen have become quite popular in the last few decades after they were unearthed by musicians and scholars following centuries of dormancy. Who was this 12th century German Benedictine nun and why is...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 24, 2023 | Aromatherapy, General Self Care, Herbal Remedies
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father was a passionate gardener who loved heirloom roses. Being a trained biologist, he knew the value of gardening organically, and...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 17, 2023 | Pollinators
I love being able to step out into the garden and snip fresh herbs whenever I need them. Yesterday, I was making ham and bean stew in the crockpot. I was inspired to add thyme so I cut off a few sprigs from the thyme growing in the front of the house. I looked around...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 10, 2023 | Herbal Remedies, Indigenous & Cultural Practices
Though declared the most widespread of juniper species and appearing widely across the United States, there are eighteen states in which Juniperus communis does not grow as a native: NJ, DE, MD, WV, KY, MO, IA, NE, KS, OK, AR, TN, AL, MS, LA, TX, or HI. Those states...
