by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 14, 2022 | Herbal Remedies, Indigenous & Cultural Practices
Editor’s Note: Dr. Mitchell’s original blog post was featured in April, 2020, in anticipation of The Herb Society of America’s Annual Meeting of Members, which was postponed due to COVID-19. Below is an updated version of Dr. Mitchell’s post,...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 28, 2022 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Here in Texas, there’s a saying: “We have two seasons – summer and winter.” That’s not quite true; but if you’re not paying attention, spring can slip right past. And the last thing I want is to miss a single day of our glorious, but ephemeral, spring. The...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 21, 2022 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
I’ve never been much of a daredevil. Overactive amygdala, perhaps, or maybe I’m just a ninny. (Usually, the latter.) And yet, I’ve always admired those individuals who brave dangerous situations for the good of others: firefighters running toward the flames; avalanche...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 14, 2022 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
“ I work at my garden all the time and with love. What I need most are flowers, always. My heart is forever in Giverny. “...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 10, 2022 | Webinars
I began my herbal journey as a young teenager, living with my grandmother in a small apartment on the edge of town, where the city’s manicured lawns met the uneven wildness of the forest. In this forest, I spent a great deal of my time growing up amongst the...