Lemon Verbena—May Herb of the MonthMay 4, 2026 | By Chrissy MooreThere are numerous lemon-flavored or lemon-scented plants in the herb world, but in my opinion, none rival the clean lemon fragrance and taste …Culinary, Gardening, Herb of the Month
Chile PepperApril 6, 2026 | By Maryann ReadalFew herbs capture attention quite like the chile pepper. Vibrant, fiery, and surprisingly diverse, Capsicum annuum includes thousands of peppers …Culinary, Ethnobotany, History & Traditions, History, Folklore & Mythology, Indigenous & Cultural Practices, Other Culinary, Self Care & Wellness
EpazoteMarch 2, 2026 | By Maryann ReadalHerbs common in southwestern gardens and cuisines are the focus of the next few months, in anticipation of The Herb Society of America’s …Culinary, Herbal Remedies
Mexican TarragonFebruary 2, 2026 | By Maryan ReadalThis sunny, late-blooming, garden and culinary herb is The Herb Society’s spotlight herb this month—Mexican tarragon, Tagetes lucida. It is …Culinary, Ethnobotany, History & Traditions, History, Folklore & Mythology, Other History & Traditions