...character has her sprained ankle wrapped in a poultice of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and castor leaves (Ricinus communis). I think showcasing medicinal plants is a huge part of teaching children...
...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...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...chiles, there are all sorts of foods to prepare. Fresh salsas are a given. Chiles are roasted for sauces and for stuffing. Susan roasts them by the grill-load and freezes...
...learn more about plants essential to Greek myths in Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods. Ellen Zachos will be presenting Mythic Plants: Herbs and Spices...
January 19, 2026 | By Tina Marie Wilcox & Susan Belsinger
Bright orange turmeric rhizomes ready to cook with—or plant. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and an exotic tropical herb that we love to grow and...
...This is because it cuts through and lifts the overall flavor, like when infusing lavender in cream or blending it with other herbs underneath a roasted chicken’s skin. Using lavender...
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...
...spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cilantro, cumin, asafoetida, green chiles, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds and so on” with their geographical neighbors. But the...
...feast marked the close of the harvest season and the turning toward darker days. Geese were roasted and stuffed with sage, breads baked and shared, and rosemary sprigs placed on...
