Even though lavender's summer bloom is over, we can continue to enjoy these collected flowers in new ways during the rest of the year. Winter ...
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The autumnal equinox, which falls on September the 22nd, is a spoke in the wheel of the year — the brief pause when day and night are perfectly ...
Long before calendars and clocks, before schedules and spreadsheets, there were the sun and the stars and those of us who watched them ...
Garlic chives, Allium tuberosum, are one of the versatile herbs that belong in every garden. It is a tasty culinary plant with a light ...
If you’ve ever grown basil at home, whether in the garden, a pot on the patio, or a kitchen windowsill, you know how rewarding it is to pick ...
Madagascar, an ancient island off the coast of East Africa, holds a treasure of unique plants growing in its diverse ecosystems. The island is ...
This summer, my Girl Scout troop had the amazing chance to visit Zurich, Switzerland, to study sustainability at the Swiss Federal Institute of ...
I fell in love with basil upon my first bite of pesto in bella Italia back in the early 70s. The aroma and taste of Ocimum basilicum ‘Genoa ...
Quality, regular sleep forms the foundation of our health and wellbeing, but what do you do if you’re trying to prioritize bedtime yet can’t get ...
As someone with a love of horticulture, I wish that I had studied Latin in high school. It is such an integral part of knowing plants well. ...
In the heart of midwinter, when the world outside is hushed and still, a unique and enchanting rhythm emerges as we gently transition towards ...
Walking through a garden in full summer bloom is a joy that should be experienced by everyone. A garden should engage all human senses: sight, ...
My mother always flavored her delicious apple pies with allspice. She did this with good reason since allspice carries the flavors of cinnamon, ...
Recently, I traveled to Wyoming’s capital city, Cheyenne, for a long-anticipated holiday. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the ...
As an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine, I often refer to ancient texts that describe the medicinal ...
The summer solstice is a time when the natural world is ablaze with life, when the energies of light and warmth are at their peak. This ...
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father ...
It’s midwinter, and many of us are stuck inside due to cold weather. To beat the winter blues and celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, why not treat ...
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