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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 …
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 …
Everyone is familiar with this famous quote from the ancient Arabic folktale, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, where Ali Baba uses the magical …
The Aleppo pepper, also known as the Halaby pepper (Halab is the ancient name for the city Aleppo) has its origins in the city of Aleppo in …
One of the enchanting things about working in the National Herb Garden is the myriad people I meet from around the world. Ne’er a week goes by …
I began my herbal journey as a young teenager, living with my grandmother in a small apartment on the edge of town, where the city’s manicured …
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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 …
I fully admit to living under a rock. Many a friend and coworker has informed me of this character “trait.” Because I am not so worldly as …
The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for August is the makrut lime, Citrus hystrix, a member of the Rutaceae family. This lime is …
While on a volunteer trip in Orlando, Florida, I was desperate for bug spray. In the middle of December, the mosquitoes nibbled on any exposed …
Of the many countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint through landscape restoration and sustainability, you will find Turkey among …
Brambles…hmmm…Rubus: The International Herb Association’s (IHA) Herb of the Year™ 2020…hmmm, not necessarily a tactile herb you want to scratch …
What do Earl Gray tea, the confection Turkish Delight, the liqueur Bergamia, eau de cologne, and some air fresheners have in common? The answer …
Nutmeg is that spice we use in pumpkin and apple pie and sprinkle on our lattes and eggnog during the holidays. It is also the spice that we …
Registration is open for The Herb Society’s Educational Conference and Annual Meeting of Members (EdCon). This year we head to Madison, …
Gather, children, and hear the story of the Three Kings. August personages (wise men or “astrologers”, in the New English Bible), these …
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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