by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 31, 2017 | Other Culinary
Solidago – better known to all as goldenrod – is part of a healthy ecosystem. This truly American genus, including 77 species, is found in every state, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It was chosen by The Herb Society of America as the 2017 Notable Native...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 30, 2017 | Other Culinary
If an herbal-tea-drinking zombie apocalypse wiped out all mint plants, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault could replace many of the cultivars. The vault has seeds from 35 kinds of mint as well as 16 types of lavender and 3,035 different peppers. Looking more like a set...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 18, 2017 | Other Gardening
In these dark, cold days we look longingly at our snow-covered frozen gardens and pour over seed catalogs. We think about new plants, or replacing plants, all those annuals and maybe a new garden. Turn those daydreams into a plan for an herbal tea garden. It’s...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 11, 2017 | Other Culinary
Get a jump on the growing season, save money and expand your selection of summer annuals by starting seeds early inside. First, research online and in catalogs for the time, temperature and light that your seeds need for germination. Find out if the plants are best...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Jan 4, 2017 | Other Culinary
Type “vertical garden” into a Pinterest search and you’ll be overwhelmed with charming displays of botanical beauty. Flowers, herbs and vegetables are elevated in collections of repurposed pallets and gutters, draped fabric pockets and ready-to-install displays and...