by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 14, 2021 | Beauty, Other Research & Education, Pollinators
As you drive along State Rt. 91 in Hudson, Ohio, you pass a community park, Darrow Road Park. As long as I’ve lived in Hudson (38 years), it’s just been there, nothing really to look at. An occasional pick up football game on the lawn near the parking lot and a...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 7, 2021 | Herb of the Month, Other History & Traditions, Other Research & Education
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. Countless books have been written about tea, which is the leaf product of this herbal shrub, Camellia sinensis. The history of C. sinensis and its product goes back almost 5,000 years, and it is...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 31, 2021 | Aromatherapy
This is our last installment of reader-submitted herbal hacks – herbs for the home. We hope they’ve inspired you to use herbs in new and creative ways. Enjoy! When your “Italian herbs” (whether store-bought or home-mixed) reach the end of their tasty...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 24, 2021 | Other Research & Education
A Book Review Mike Krebill, now in his late 70s, has been foraging for more than 70 years. In his second book, A Forager’s Life, he reflects on his experiences as a naturalist, teacher, and most importantly, a champion of wild foods. He has many reasons why folks...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 20, 2021 | Events
Registration is now open for The Herb Society of America’s 2021 Virtual Educational Conference and Annual Meeting of Members (Virtual EdCon). This year, we are meeting online from June 10th – 12th and our host is Zoom. For our seasoned attendees, this is a safe...