December 8, 2025 | By Paola Legarre
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 …
October 27, 2025 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
Honoring the Herbs, Flavors, and Fires of the Season
“The scent of rosemary, the smoke of sage, the whisper of bay — the old language of the …
October 20, 2025 | By Andrew Bunting
As a lifelong gardener and plant enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to the versatility of herbs. Beyond cooking, herbs have incredible …
September 15, 2025 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
The autumnal equinox, which falls on September the 22nd, is a spoke in the wheel of the year — the brief pause when day and night are perfectly …
June 16, 2025 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
Long before calendars and clocks, before schedules and spreadsheets, there were the sun and the stars and those of us who watched them …
June 9, 2025 | By Erin Holden
While looking at a nursery catalogue a few years ago I stumbled upon a fun cultivar of Coreopsis with fluted petals called ‘Jethro Tull’. …
June 2, 2025 | By Maryann Readal
Garlic chives, Allium tuberosum, are one of the versatile herbs that belong in every garden. It is a tasty culinary plant with a light …
January 20, 2025 | By Susan Belsinger & Tina Marie Wilcox
Observations in Growing Both German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Side-by-Side in My Garden
Susan …
December 16, 2024 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
Every year, my sister and I gather friends and family to celebrate the Winter Solstice at her enchanting log cabin nestled deep in the woods. …
February 19, 2024 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
In the heart of midwinter, when the world outside is hushed and still, a unique and enchanting rhythm emerges as we gently transition towards …
January 22, 2024 | By Candace Riddle
Walking through a garden in full summer bloom is a joy that should be experienced by everyone. A garden should engage all human senses: sight, …
December 18, 2023 | By Andy Bello
There are many plant species that have been utilized for thousands of years for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. These species have …
November 13, 2023 | By Marta McDowell
Like most murder mysteries, those with horticultural themes call for a minimum of one sleuth. Criminal investigation, whether vocation or …
November 6, 2023 | By Maryann Readal
Rosemary, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for November, is going through an identity crisis. Since the mid-18th century, the botanical name …
October 30, 2023 | By Norma Weinberg
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 …
October 16, 2023 | By Maria Christodoulou
As an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine, I often refer to ancient texts that describe the medicinal …
July 24, 2023 | By Betsy Smith
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 …
June 19, 2023 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
The summer solstice is a time when the natural world is ablaze with life, when the energies of light and warmth are at their peak. This …