September 29, 2025 | By Chrissy Moore
We’ve all had moments of déjà vu. Recently, while working alongside Pooja Pant, a former research scientist at the National Arboretum and a …
November 4, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
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 …
April 29, 2024 | By Susan Belsinger
Springtime is my favorite time of year because the earth awakens and sends up green growing plants, which provide us with the first garden …
May 15, 2023 | By Shanon Sterringer
Hildegard of Bingen, Medieval Herbalist
The works of Hildegard of Bingen have become quite popular in the last few decades after they were …
March 8, 2023 | By Maryann Readal
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 …
November 28, 2022 | By Keith Howerton
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 …
October 17, 2022 | By Debbie Boutelier
(Editors’ note: This article originally appeared in a recent HSA newsletter. It has been edited for clarity for this post.)
In a recent …
August 8, 2022 | By Peggy Riccio
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 …
February 2, 2022 | By Maryann Readal
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 …
May 4, 2020 | By Maryann Readal
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 …
April 6, 2020 | By Susan Belsinger
The first spring wildflowers, herbs, and weeds are popping out all over. Two that frequently appear together are both members of the mint …
March 2, 2020 | By Erin Holden
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 …
November 18, 2019 | By Jen Munson
During this season of change our digestive systems may struggle to adapt to the rich processed foods we are consuming. Carminatives can help to …
November 14, 2019 | By Maria Noël Groves
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 …
August 18, 2019 | By Jen Munson
Learn how herbs make great companion plants, aid in pest control, and support welcome beneficials.
July 1, 2019 | By Kathleen M Hale
Ophelia distributes various herbs to get her message across.
September 10, 2018 | By Peggy Riccio
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 …
July 26, 2017 | By Paris Wolfe
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 …