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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 …
Observations in Growing Both German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Side-by-Side in My Garden
Susan …
This summer, my Girl Scout troop had the amazing chance to visit Zurich, Switzerland, to study sustainability at the Swiss Federal Institute of …
Recently, I traveled to Wyoming’s capital city, Cheyenne, for a long-anticipated holiday. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the …
One very special way that The Herb Society of America shares the gift of herbs is by awarding Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants. Each year …
I love being able to step out into the garden and snip fresh herbs whenever I need them. Yesterday, I was making ham and bean stew in the …
Long before humans roamed the forests, fairies are said to have taken up residence in the cavities of trees, forming fairy houses where they …
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 …
I’ve never been much of a daredevil. Overactive amygdala, perhaps, or maybe I’m just a ninny. (Usually, the latter.) And yet, I’ve always …
Throughout much of the country, now is the time to face the coming cold. Any plants you want to keep must be moved to warmer quarters. For many …
The Herb Society embraces spices as herbs, but what distinguishes an herb from a spice? An herb is the leafy part of a plant, whereas a spice is …
Last week we looked at some of the beverages important to a Trinidad Christmas. Now let’s talk about some of the foods and the special …
(Blogmaster’s note: With Monarda currently in its full glory here in zone 7, we’re posting this recipe so you can take advantage of its unique …
I love working with essential oils and have for several decades. It’s been lovely to witness their surge in popularity over the past 15 years. …
I am not a witch. But I have a strong sympathy for the ladies who historically lived on the fringes of settlements — bright, colorful, and …
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