Even though lavender's summer bloom is over, we can continue to enjoy these collected flowers in new ways during the rest of the year. Winter ...
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As a lifelong gardener and plant enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to the versatility of herbs. Beyond cooking, herbs have incredible ...
Long before calendars and clocks, before schedules and spreadsheets, there were the sun and the stars and those of us who watched them ...
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 ...
This summer, my Girl Scout troop had the amazing chance to visit Zurich, Switzerland, to study sustainability at the Swiss Federal Institute of ...
Mint is a great plant to have, as long as you grow it in containers. It is very versatile — there are so many uses, plus it is easy to propagate ...
The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July is savory, Satureja spp. Summer savory, Satureja hortensis, is the annual version of this herb, ...
I fell in love with basil upon my first bite of pesto in bella Italia back in the early 70s. The aroma and taste of Ocimum basilicum ‘Genoa ...
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for June, is an herb that should be in our diet. Thyme’s small leaves are packed ...
The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for May is lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, which is one of almost 50 species of lavender (Blankespoor, ...
In the heart of midwinter, when the world outside is hushed and still, a unique and enchanting rhythm emerges as we gently transition towards ...
Editor’s Note: The majority of the information provided below was extracted from various presentations and handouts delivered by Caroline and ...
There’s more to the story of trick or treat nights, dressing in costume, and begging for candy than you probably know. Halloween’s origin dates ...
As an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine, I often refer to ancient texts that describe the medicinal ...
Tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’, is often called the “Little Dragon,” because the Latin meaning of dracunculus is “little dragon.” It ...
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father ...
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