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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an ancient and remarkably versatile spice whose vivid color, distinctive flavor, and long history of …
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Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is a deciduous shrub in the Solanaceae family with arching branches that can reach 10 feet in height. It produces …
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 …
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba minor, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for April. I love this little herb, but it can be difficult to find in …
The monotonous grays of winter begin to break as February approaches. Just like the groundhog reminds us that winter is coming to an end, so …
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
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Many are familiar with the myriad of health benefits of using tea tree oil, but have you ever thought about how and why this Australian herb has …
Calendula officinalis is a plant in the Asteraceae family and is The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for May. In my Texas Zone 8b …
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If you’ve spent time in the herb world, you’ve likely come across the name Steven Foster, one of the …
The Viola species are the January 2022 Herb of the Month for The Herb Society of America and also the International Herb Association’s Herb of …
We’ve likely all had the experience of never having heard of something your whole life, and then suddenly you hear about that thing everywhere. …
Spend any time with me and you’ll learn quickly that I am a “waste not, want not” kind of person, and that includes food. I have been known to …
It is with great pleasure that I announce to our blog readers that two very accomplished horticulture professionals are taking over leadership …
Registration is open for The Herb Society’s Educational Conference and Annual Meeting of Members (EdCon). This year we head to Madison, …
Now appearing, ready for its close up, one of The Herb Society of America’s two Notable Native Plants of 2019, and a plant that is a living …
It’s an exciting time to be an herbalist as more and more people are using medicinal herbs for health and well-being. Nearly one-third of …
Herbal gardeners who dabble in (or industriously practice) using herbs to concoct home remedies are accustomed to dropping in essential oils or …
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