...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...
...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
We are so excited to be coming to The Herb Society of America’s annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, and share our experiences of our combined 100 years of growing...
...your favorite dried native plants. Enjoy! Wildflower Bath Tea In the spring or summer, gather flowers and herbs to use year-round. Make sure to store your botanicals in a dry,...
...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....