...talk about fiber and healthy fats, but in our house it simply feels like another way an old herbal friend continues to care for us. I stir it into yogurt,...
...you, and are a formative form of media in many children’s growth. And one thing I have noticed about reading children’s books is how often they reference herbal plants, both...
When I was in herb school one of our assignments was to prepare and take one medicinal herb for a week and document its effects. We’d discussed herbs to support...
...commonly used in herbal teas. It has a long history of traditional use and is valued in various herbal practices. Fish mint spreads readily and can become quite vigorous, so...
March 30, 2026 | By Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox
...chile peppers! Our morning session is more about the many types of chiles, their characteristics, and pungency. Our afternoon program concentrates on chiles in the kitchen with a cooking demo....
...but they also carry a rich history of supporting natural skincare and wellness. For generations, herbalist across the Southwest have turned to these native plants for their soothing, aromatic, and...
...of the healing effects of gardening—something many of us can confirm. The favorite discussion topics of the herbal discussion group were a profile of herbalist Adelma Grenier Simmons, herbal actions—how...
...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...
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...
