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by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 28, 2017 | Other Culinary
This summer I’m busy purging my worldly goods as I prepare to sell my home and move into a smaller space. The move gives me less time to garden (and blog). The new space, by the way, will have more land to garden. So … maybe next year. In the meantime, thank goodness...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 26, 2017 | Other Culinary
When I saw HSA member Mary Nell Jackson’s photos of Oregano ‘Kent Beauty’ (O. rotundifolium x O. scabrum) I was smitten. So many possibilities. Eager to own it I googled the aesthetic gem. Did you know you can buy herbs on Etsy? I didn’t. I suspect...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jun 21, 2017 | Other Culinary
Today, June 21, is Midsummer, the longest day of the year. Throughout history and across cultures our ancestors celebrated the day with bonfires, storytelling and working with the fruits of the summer. The ancients believed that plants harvested and prepared today had...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | May 22, 2017 | Other Culinary, Other Research & Education
I love herbs and I love making things, especially simple craft projects with immediate gratification. Combining them in the garden makes me happy. This year, I’m overwhelmed by garden marker ideas. So many choices that I may choose different styles for pots and...
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by herbsocietyofamerica | May 15, 2017 | Other Culinary
I’m becoming a tea snob. I never meant to be, but the more I learn about the herb the more selective I become about my camellia sinensis brew. I blame Melissa Simard, owner of ‘Round Table Tours in Montreal for my growing obsession with quality tea. In early 2017,...
