...steady rhythm of hay being pulled from the racks, the soft crunching of grain, and the comforting sounds of horses settling in for the night. Even now, if I close...
...the stories. After gorging on food, Peter eats parsley (Petroselinum crispum) to settle his upset stomach. After his run in with Mr. McGregor, Peter drinks chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita) to...
...dishes. Once established, ashitaba is a rewarding plant that continues to produce new growth with regular harvesting. Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata) Fish mint is one of those herbs that people...
...the form of her namesake herb. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) & Celery (Apium graveolens) In the Peloponnesian city of Nemea the royal family celebrated the birth of their son Opheltes by...
...too much. Adding lavender to sweet, savory, or beverage recipes will elevate your cooking experience to next level cuisine. While lavender is a more delicate flavor than its minty counterparts,...
...into the water and thereby infusing the water with healthful, life-extending properties. Wolfberries are also consumed in China as a food. They’re cooked into rice congee and soups, brewed into...
...grey-silver foliage. Lavenders are completely deer resistant and are one of the best pollinator-attracting plants in the garden. Also, thriving in the gravel garden is a low-growing selection of catmint,...
...coming winter. Across cultures, this threshold was marked with festivals. The Celts observed Mabon, a harvest rite of thanksgiving where fruits, nuts, squashes, and grains were gathered in and shared...
Summer is in full effect right now and that means our gardens are overflowing with the season’s generous bounty of herbs, flowers, and early vegetables. Mint and lemon balm cascade...
