March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...same time as you set out basil and tomatoes, when the ground is warming up. If the weather is cold—especially if it’s wet and rainy—wait to transplant chiles; otherwise, you...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
Bright orange turmeric rhizomes ready to cook with—or plant. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and an exotic tropical herb that we love to grow and...
...lemon or orange juice and their zests. Go beyond the traditional pairing, think about the molecular level of what makes great combinations. The dominant chemical compounds found in lavender’s aroma...
...(Dharmananda, 2007; Engels and Brinckmann, 2017). In the early 2000s a product branded as “Himalayan Goji Juice” became popular in the United States as a “super food;” however, “the term...
...on the stove with rosemary, orange peel, cinnamon, and clove, letting the steam scent the house and chase away the chill. Sometimes I bake rosemary-apple hand pies or a loaf...
As a lifelong gardener and plant enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to the versatility of herbs. Beyond cooking, herbs have incredible ornamental value as well. In my own garden in...
...tea to strengthen the heart and warm the spirit as evenings lengthen. Ingredients 2 tbsp dried rose hips 2 tbsp dried hawthorn berries 2 tbsp dried Tulsi basil 1 tsp...
...than you need). Bring a journal if you like and jot down what you see. Maybe a glass of wine infused with sliced strawberries, basil, and mint? Or simply walk...
...basil leaves for your favorite dishes. Unfortunately, for the past decade, a devastating disease called basil downy mildew has swept into gardens around the world. Basil downy mildew can turn...
