by herbsocietyofamerica | May 17, 2021 | Webinars
The Herb Society embraces spices as herbs, but what distinguishes an herb from a spice? An herb is the leafy part of a plant, whereas a spice is the “hard” part. So, herbs might include oregano, sage, rosemary, sorrel, and basil, to name a few. Spices, on the other...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 11, 2021 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Foodscaping–it’s so simplistic. In its most basic form, it is landscaping with an edible twist. It’s the intersection of the purely ornamental garden with the purely edible or vegetable garden. Herbs, vegetables, berry-producing bushes, and fruit trees...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 10, 2021 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Plant propagation is just a fancy word for making more plants from what you have. I love to propagate the plants in my garden. To me, it is magical that an entire shrub can be created from cutting six inches off the stem. Taking stem cuttings is an easy way to make...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 3, 2021 | Herb of the Month, Other Research & Education
A Two-Color Mint The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for May is pineapple mint, Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’. With its lime green leaves edged with a creamy white ruffle, pineapple mint is a perfect plant for the spring garden. This mint is a variegated...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 26, 2021 | Beauty, Container & Indoor Gardening, Fragrance, Other Research & Education, Pollinators
I have always been fascinated by people’s life stories, particularly those in the herb world. How did they end up where they did? What circumstances led them down their chosen path? Some people take decades—and numerous career maneuverings—before they settle into...
