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by herbsocietyofamerica | Jul 8, 2019 | Herb of the Month, Other Research & Education
Lemon Verbena has literary connections. Were you a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House on the Prairie? If you watched the popular television series in the 70’s and 80’s, you may remember that lemon verbena was the favorite perfume of Laura’s teacher...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | Jul 1, 2019 | Other Culinary
Ophelia is having a moment. This summer she’s the heroine of a major motion picture. She is portrayed by Daisy Ridley, who is also presently portraying, Rey, the heroine of the most recent Star Wars trilogy. This may seem strange, since Ophelia is a fictional...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 24, 2019 | Other Culinary
Many years ago farmers called June 24th “Midsummer Day,” as it marked the halfway point between planting and harvesting. As such, it was a time to celebrate. Midsummer Day is also St. John’s Day and according to the Bible, the day John the Baptist was born. And it...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 3, 2019 | Herb of the Month, Other Research & Education
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, a common weed, is in fact a treasure trove of vitamins and minerals. We need to be harvesting dandelions instead of weeding them from our yards and gardens. I remember as a child being paid by the bushel for pulling dandelions from my...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | May 27, 2019 | Fragrance, Other Culinary
Yes. The paw paw bears the common name, “Indiana banana.” I don’t make up things like that. This is lore! The Paw Paw’s official name is Asimina triloba. It is a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America, that does, indeed, produce a patch of like-minded...
