...make salad dressings with it, sprinkle it over fruit, and add it wherever it seems welcome. I know many people prefer to grind flax, and there are good reasons for...
...fresh in salads and herb platters, where its bold flavor adds complexity and contrast. In Japan, where it is known as dokudami, the plant often grows wild and is more...
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...
...well together. Basil, coriander, lemongrass, and mint are other herbs that exhibit these affinities and go well with lavender. Stonefruit such as peaches, nectarines and cherries contain levels of linalool...
...and just sweet enough. Harvest Moon Tea 2 teaspoons rooibos 1 teaspoon chamomile ½ teaspoon calendula petals ½ teaspoon marshmallow root (optional, for creamy body) 1 small piece of dried...
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...
