by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 8, 2020 | Other History & Traditions, Other Research & Education
As a young intern in the National Herb Garden in Washington, DC, I had no idea the impact that this garden–the largest designed herb garden in the United States–would have on my life. The garden captivated me then, and it still does today. The Herb Society...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 25, 2020 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Of the many countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint through landscape restoration and sustainability, you will find Turkey among them. When discussing Turkey, you may think of Turkish delight, exotic spices, historical ruins, or if you are a cat-person, the...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 18, 2020 | Other Gardening, Webinars
Brambles…hmmm…Rubus: The International Herb Association’s (IHA) Herb of the Year™ 2020…hmmm, not necessarily a tactile herb you want to scratch and sniff, or roll between your fingers to enjoy. Regardless, it is one that definitely evokes vivid memories. Growing up we...
by herbsocietyofamerica | May 11, 2020 | General Self Care, Other Self Care & Wellness
Seeing hundreds, perhaps thousands, of strings of what looked to be brown seeds hanging in stores around holy places in India made me extremely curious about this seed. On a recent visit to India and Nepal, it was a very common sight to see hundreds of people walking...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Apr 27, 2020 | Other History & Traditions, Other Research & Education, Other Self Care & Wellness
When author and medical anthropologist, Faith Mitchell, Ph.D., was an undergraduate studying anthropology at the University of Michigan in the 1970s, she spent three summers in the Sea Islands. Numbering more than 100, the Sea Islands are a chain of tidal and barrier...
