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My first memory of the bright calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) was the cheerful patch that my first riding teacher — a tiny, feisty …
When my partner’s four-year-old granddaughter was visiting in June, she protested bath time. It interrupted her play time. So, I offered her one …
We recently introduced you to Susan Belsinger, honorary president of the Herb Society of America (LINK TO POST). In this Q&A we learn more …
Professor Steven Jeffers, Ph.D., and graduate student Daniel Dlugos of Clemson University received the 2018-2019 Herb Society of America …
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) had the coolest name in the Middle Ages: “Oculus Christi”, or the “Eye of Christ”. It is also known as clear eye and …
Meet one of my favorite wellness remedies — the flowers and leaves of the lovely linden tree. You may know it by its other names, lime tree or …
Midsummer is the perfect time to begin using all of those herbs that are at their peak! Almost any culinary herb that is currently in your …
The elder is a scary plant.
Oh, sure, it’s hardy and lovely. In June it is crowned with showy, flat umbels of fragrant flowers above its lacy …
Who knew this hitchhiker would grow into a beautiful tree. My first vitex came tucked in the soil of a plant I purchased long ago. I wasn’t sure …
I enjoyed reading about favorite herbs so much that I wanted to give everyone a prize for responding to Win a Free Gardening Book . To be fair, …
Hops is a perennial vine reaching a height of over 15 feet. The flowers are chartreuse green blooming in July, and the leaves are bright green …
In 1995, when I was a member, the International Herb Association (IHA) designated Herb Education Week to be the week before Mother’s Day. For …
It’s been a while, but I’m still here. Or actually I’m back. Thanks for your patience while I’ve been on a three-month RV adventure through the …
Eye of newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting,
Lizard’s leg, and owlet’s wing,—
For …
I’m chasing sunshine for the next few months in a 40-foot Tiffin Phaeton motorhome. We left Northeast Ohio when it was -3 F and drove South. …
Every Christmas I craft gifts for family and friends. In previous years I’ve made scarves, herbal sachets, infused liqueurs, jams and jellies. …
Gift-giving for the herb enthusiast is just too easy. Looking for a table gift of stocking stuffer, consider the sprout colored pencils , …
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