by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 19, 2021 | Other History & Traditions, Other Research & Education
I’m not talking about time travel. Nowruz—the equivalent of the New Year—was just celebrated on the spring equinox in Iran as well as in numerous other countries and among ethnic groups in the Middle East. In Iran, the first month of the year is called Farvardin,...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 12, 2021 | Other Research & Education
Betel nut (pronounced bet′-al) palm trees (Areca catechu) are grown in different parts of India, as well as elsewhere in South Asia and in China. Still, the betel nuts grown in Konkan—the coastal region south of Mumbai—are widely considered among the best quality. My...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 8, 2021 | Other Gardening, Webinars
The nightshade family of plants sounds ominous – how could it not with the use of the words night and shade? The official name of this family is Solanaceae, and these plants are characterized by the shape of the flower, which in some cases feature near perfect...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 29, 2021 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Ever since Beatrix Potter wrote The Tale of Peter Rabbit, children and gardens have had a special friendship. That friendship is even stronger between children with special needs and special gardens called “sensory gardens.” The difference between a sensory garden...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Mar 22, 2021 | Other Research & Education
You may be one of the growing numbers of home gardeners who have put shovel to soil in the effort to nourish themselves and their families with wholesome, organic, fresh, and ultimately local vegetables and fruits. It is empowering to know exactly where your food...
