...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
...a short growing season, it is worth considering mulching your peppers with black plastic, black mesh, or heavy straw. These help retain moisture, keep down the weeds, and reflect heat...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...coir medium. Garden soil must have excellent drainage and be well-drained, weed-free, consistently moist, and be rich in organic matter. Plant-based mulch or hilling with soil will retain moisture and...
As is our pattern this time of year, we’d like to express our gratitude for the many Herb Society of America Blog readers all over the world. Our goal is...
...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...
...enjoy. Herbal Kitchen Soup Wreaths Gather sprigs of sage, rosemary, chives, savory, parsley, and thyme. To make your own soup wreath, all you need is sturdy undyed thread or twine...
...eggplant if it's available. Served over rice, this tasty curry is sure to delight the senses as we celebrate the flavors of summer. For the curry paste: ½ cup fresh...
...just off the beaten path. Let this be a walk of noticing. Who’s in bloom? Who’s leaning toward the sun? St. John’s wort, yarrow, calendula, lavender, lemon balm, chamomile, and...
