Honoring the Herbs, Flavors, and Fires of the Season
“The scent of rosemary, the smoke of sage, the whisper of bay — the old language of the …
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Observations in Growing Both German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Side-by-Side in My Garden
Susan …
Calendula officinalis is a plant in the Asteraceae family and is The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for May. In my Texas Zone 8b …
Sasha Duerr is an artist, designer and educator who works with plant-based color and natural palettes. Join her this Thursday, August 26 at 3pm …
The spotlight is shining on parsley this month. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for January …
From the calming characteristics of lavender to the practice of pressing plants, our readers find all sorts of ways to add a bit of herbiness to …
Deviled eggs with edible herbal flowers (Photo courtesy of Susan Belsinger)
During this time of “unintentional pausing” I have been diving …
My first memory of the bright calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) was the cheerful patch that my first riding teacher — a tiny, feisty …
As your herbs flower and set seed think of what you would like to save for next year. Saving seed can be easy and cost effective. In addition to …
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
The cheerful orange to yellow flowers of calendula are a delight in late spring, summer, or autumn gardens. The …
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds’ The Whole Seed Catalog is essential for armchair gardening.
My boyfriend asked for birthday present ideas, so I turned to etsy.com for handcrafted suggestions. As someone in thrall with nature, I love …
With July 4th passed, the next big calendar date is “Back to School.” When the kids return to their studies you can, too. Make your studies …
The cold and flu season rages on. Herbs can be incorporated into your life to help you stay healthy.
Naturally, prevention is the best …
Mary Wank had had enough. At 45. she still had the skin of a teenager. And, that wasn’t a good thing. It meant acne and skin issues.
“I just …
Equinox, Easter, spring formalize the beginning of gardening season here in the northeast Midwest. They also foreshadow a plague of garden …
Once a day I journal my thoughts in a pale green steno notebook. I use well-sharpened pencils because I like the tactile experience of laying …
When Katrinka Morgan joined The Herb Society of America as Executive Director in 2007, she brought more than 20 years of non-profit experience …
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