...simply how herbal wisdom has always traveled. This morning, as I sprinkled flax over breakfast and gathered herbs for the chickens, I found myself thinking about that little girl standing...
...Herbs are in everything around us, especially in the details of what has shaped our literature growing up. What books did you enjoy as a kid that referenced herbal plants?...
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...
I am really excited for this year’s Educational Conference hosted by The Herb Society of America in the beautiful state of Texas — they say everything is bigger in Texas,...
...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...
...traditional notion of a properly laid-out herb garden and integrate favorite herbs into the landscaping. From naturalistic prairie gardens to hedges, groundcovers, and containers- discover herbal trees, shrubs, perennials, and...
When most people hear the word “herb” today, they think of flavorful additions to cooking or natural medicines. In ancient Greece, herbs were both of those things and much more....
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...
...is only a few days away, mind you), the 2026 Herb of the Year will be showcased, and another herbal duo, Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox, will do the...
