by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 19, 2024 | Other Research & Education
In the heart of midwinter, when the world outside is hushed and still, a unique and enchanting rhythm emerges as we gently transition towards spring. It’s a time to draw our loved ones close, relish the warmth and comfort of home, and eagerly anticipate the...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Feb 12, 2024 | Beauty, Other Research & Education, Pollinators
Yarrow is a popular perennial herb that can be found in many gardens, mine included. It is known as a powerful “healing” herb. It’s also a fantastic landscape plant, culinary ingredient, and can be a key ingredient in anti-aging and healing body care products. I have...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 22, 2024 | Other Gardening, Other Research & Education
Walking through a garden in full summer bloom is a joy that should be experienced by everyone. A garden should engage all human senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and sometimes taste. For most of us this experience is accomplished by taking a walk through a local...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 8, 2024 | Other History & Traditions
(Editor’s Note: The complete article was originally published in The Herb Society of America’s The Herbarist, 1999.) In 1967, the Potomac Unit of The Herb Society of America initiated a project to publish a facsimile of one of the most significant herbals of the...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Dec 18, 2023 | Other Research & Education, Other Self Care & Wellness
There are many plant species that have been utilized for thousands of years for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. These species have not only been used for these potential properties, but also in an artistic way through natural arts such as bonsai and...