
November 24, 2025 | By Chrissy Moore
As is our pattern this time of year, we’d like to express our gratitude for the many Herb Society of America Blog readers all over the world. ...

July 29, 2024 | By Chrissy Moore
Recently, I attended the annual conference of The Herb Society of America outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It’s always an enjoyable ...

September 26, 2022 | By Katherine Schlosser
I remember the first dress that made me feel good about myself. I was 17 and looking for something to wear to a dance, not formal, not cocktail, ...

April 8, 2021 | By Jen Munson
The nightshade family of plants sounds ominous - how could it not with the use of the words night and shade? The official name of this family ...

February 8, 2021 | By Jen Munson
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Gardening has long been a popular pastime. The pandemic, and subsequent lockdown, has only increased ...

January 31, 2020 | By Maryann Readal
It is with great pleasure that I announce to our blog readers that two very accomplished horticulture professionals are taking over leadership ...

October 14, 2019 | By Maryann Readal
This month’s Herb Society of America Herb of the Month, safflower, (Carthamus tinctorius), has had many uses throughout its long history. Use of ...
September 26, 2018 | By Kathleen M. Hale
When I was a little girl, and found that the beautiful flower at the side of the road was called, “Queen Anne’s Lace,” I had two pressing ...

December 6, 2017 | By k
Books make great gifts. Here’s a roundup of herb-related books we’ve reviewed in the past two-plus years. Click a headline to learn more. Then ...

November 30, 2016 | By Paris Wolfe
Again this year, The Herb Society of America is offering “The 12 Days of Christmas Countdown-to-Savings”, a sale offering daily great deals on ...

July 5, 2016 | By Paris Wolfe
Most of us grow herbs to treat the senses with beauty, aroma or taste. We may tap their chemical properties to treat internal or external ...

April 6, 2016 | By Paris Wolfe
Two hundred artists are housed in a string of 22 converted industrial and historical buildings on a one-mile stretch along the French Broad River.

March 1, 2013 | By Jen Munson
Because I work in the ego-crushing atmosphere of a high volume sales office, I find the need for an occasional morale booster. So when my ...