We’ve all had moments of déjà vu. Recently, while working alongside Pooja Pant, a former research scientist at the National Arboretum and a …
Blog Keyword
fennel
Caraway seed, Carum carvi, has been used in many countries of the world as a spice and as a medicine for a very long time.
The caraway plant can …
Springtime is my favorite time of year because the earth awakens and sends up green growing plants, which provide us with the first garden …
Hildegard of Bingen, Medieval Herbalist
The works of Hildegard of Bingen have become quite popular in the last few decades after they were …
Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum, is The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for March. It is a licorice-flavored herb in the parsley …
What’s in a name? If that name is yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus), the answer is a lot of frustration, and a lot of little tubers that …
(Editors’ note: This article originally appeared in a recent HSA newsletter. It has been edited for clarity for this post.)
In a recent …
I grow fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, in my Virginia garden for many reasons. As an accent in the garden, fennel grows easily from seed to a few …
Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for February, has been a symbol of achievement, power, and victory from early …
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), a tart, lemony herb, is used today primarily in cooking. However, you may have to grow your own sorrel or visit a …
The first spring wildflowers, herbs, and weeds are popping out all over. Two that frequently appear together are both members of the mint …
Welcome to Part II on herbal bitters! For a little background info on what bitters are, why we taste them, and where we taste them, see Part I …
During this season of change our digestive systems may struggle to adapt to the rich processed foods we are consuming. Carminatives can help to …
Maybe you drink chai tea in autumn because it’s warming, spicy, and delicious, and I certainly can’t blame you for that because it’s a favorite …
Learn how herbs make great companion plants, aid in pest control, and support welcome beneficials.
Ophelia distributes various herbs to get her message across.
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 …
I love a good garage sale. So it only makes sense that I’d like foraging. It’s like garage sale meets farmers market. But it’s organic and free …
No fennel articles at this time. Please check back soon.