Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is a deciduous shrub in the Solanaceae family with arching branches that can reach 10 feet in height. It produces ...
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Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is an herb of many faces. In spring, its white, lacy blossoms brighten woodlands and hedgerows, attracting bees ...
Horseradish—A Root With Bite
Few plants can evoke such a range of emotions as horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), which can make you laugh, cry, ...
Introduction to Butterfly Pea
Butterfly pea, Clitoria ternatea, also known as pigeonwings, is an interesting, vibrant, blue-flowered herb with a ...
The word conjures a variety of meanings for different people. Does it refer to superstitions? Do you see an image of a witch riding on a ...
Sumac, Rhus coriaria, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. It is truly an interesting herb and perhaps a little-known one for many ...
Garlic chives, Allium tuberosum, are one of the versatile herbs that belong in every garden. It is a tasty culinary plant with a light ...
Oregano, Origanum spp., is The Herb Society’s featured herb for May. It is an herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is native to the ...
The question often comes up regarding how people knew which plants had medicinal value and what conditions they could be used to treat. It’s ...
What does a wooded area and a gin and tonic have in common? They both may contain HSA’s Herb of the Month, juniper (Juniperus communis). The ...
I thought it would be an easy task to gather a list of the best books read by the four online HSA Book Clubs in 2024. But what I learned was ...
Observations in Growing Both German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Side-by-Side in My Garden
Susan ...
German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, was once considered by the Anglo-Saxons of England to be one of the nine sacred herbs given to humans ...
Butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is a plant where the convergence of science and beauty meet. Butterfly pea is a subtropical plant ...
“Are you Jewish?”
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve been (good-naturedly) accosted with these words on a city sidewalk or college quad. The ...
October is often dominated by pumpkins but there is another vegetable that deserves a bit of the spotlight at this time of year: garlic!
Garlic, ...
Roselle hibiscus is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. With its bright red calyces, green leaves, red stems, and cream-colored, ...
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