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
...inhibitors, plant according to the directions provided below. Plant dormant rhizomes indoors at any time. Propagate new plants by division. Snap single “fingers” from turmeric “hands,” leaving a few of...
...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...
...the spirit. A pot of beans simmering with sage on the stove is a fragrant blessing in itself. Then there’s rosemary, standing tall and proud, even as everything else begins...
...grooming throughout the summer and after the winter. This is just a snapshot of the many outstanding herbs that can be used aesthetically in the garden. Herbs have become some...
...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...
...is curry. This simple Thai-inspired curry recipe replaces the more traditional lemongrass with our friend lemon balm, and we’ll balance her unique flavor with the coolness of mint and the...
...gift, and a lovely way to preserve fresh herbs at their peak. Finely chop fresh herbs like: Rosemary Lavender Lemon thyme Lemon zest Chive flowers (if still blooming) Mix into...