by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 4, 2019 | Other Culinary
With its bright red calyces, green leaves, and okra-like flowers, Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as red zinger, red sorrel, sour tea, Florida cranberry, and roselle, makes an unusual and striking accent plant in the garden. We don’t normally think of red zinger...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 21, 2019 | Other Culinary
Grab the latest issue of HSA’s The Herbarist and gather around the cauldron to learn about herbs from the witch’s garden with author and guest speaker, Andrea Jackson. Much of what we know about herbs and plants belongs to early witches who were called upon to know...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 14, 2019 | Other Research & Education
This month’s Herb Society of America Herb of the Month, safflower, (Carthamus tinctorius), has had many uses throughout its long history. Use of safflower dates back to the ancient Egyptians who used the flowers for dyeing cloth a brilliant red color. Garlands of...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 6, 2019 | Gifts & Decor
These pressed flower cards are a great idea for preserving the beauty of the flowers and herbs growing in your garden before Jack Frost has a chance to get to them. There is no limit to your imagination when creating these beautiful cards. Use the cards to remember...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Sep 30, 2019 | Other Culinary, Other Research & Education
Here are several reasons to grow lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), the lemony herb in your garden: It is an easy-to-grow, hardy perennial growing to 1 ½ – 3 feet high It has crafting, culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses It likes full sun but will tolerate...
