
May 6, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for May is lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, which is one of almost 50 species of lavender (Blankespoor, ...

April 24, 2023 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father ...

April 18, 2022 | By Peggy Riccio
Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on July 5, 2021 at https://pegplant.com/2021/07/05/lemon-eucalyptus/
A few months ago, I ...

May 31, 2021
This is our last installment of reader-submitted herbal hacks - herbs for the home. We hope they’ve inspired you to use herbs in new and ...

March 1, 2020 | By Maryann Readal
What do Earl Gray tea, the confection Turkish Delight, the liqueur Bergamia, eau de cologne, and some air fresheners have in common? The answer ...
October 10, 2018 | By Paris Wolfe
When my partner’s four-year-old granddaughter was visiting in June, she protested bath time. It interrupted her play time. So, I offered her one ...

September 12, 2018 | By Kathleen M Hale
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) had the coolest name in the Middle Ages: “Oculus Christi”, or the “Eye of Christ”. It is also known as clear eye and ...
May 9, 2017 | By Paris Wolfe
Aromatherapy, using herbal essential oils encourages healthy sleep.

September 28, 2015 | By Paris Wolfe
In mid-August I was at a garage sale full of 1940s and 1950s household paraphernalia. Among the milky salt shakers, bakelite jewelry and vanity ...