August 17, 2026 | By Jessica Ryan, ARS Office of Communications
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published on the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service website. We’re sharing it here to highlight the interesting research being conducted on citrus. As the saying...
...hardly notice it until one day we realize a single plant has been faithfully accompanying our lives for decades. I often wonder what my old riding instructor would think if...
Many Asian culinary herbs originate in warm or subtropical regions, yet with a bit of thoughtful care, they can still find a place in gardens that experience cooler seasons. By...
...a nice gingery-sweet flavor. This syrup was an embodiment of the taste of spring. So, I decided to do an experiment of my own and tried making magnolia syrup with...
...more books about herbs, plants, and nature in 2026! Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon was a top choice for one of the book clubs. A riveting NPR Best Book...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
...get cooler in the fall, the tops begin to turn yellow and wither. Before outside night temperatures fall below 55°F, bring the plants in from the garden to a sunny...
...times. Maybe it is me. Or maybe it is just the mushrooms. Normally, for Solstice time, I am writing about food, rituals, and of course the herbs of the season—simmering...
...petals. These petals generally fall out of the calyx when the lavender dries. These petals do not have essence, but in fresh form make a nice edible flower decoration. Dried...
...sea salt ½ cup coconut milk For the curry: 3 cups of diced chicken/veg/tofu (your choice) 2 cups coconut milk 1 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs oil 1 lime (optional)...
...in silence. Whatever you do, let the sunlight soak in. Make a Solstice Blessing Spray This is one of my favorite ways to bring the feeling of the solstice indoors....
