
November 24, 2025 | By Chrissy Moore
As is our pattern this time of year, we’d like to express our gratitude for the many Herb Society of America Blog readers all over the world. ...

November 17, 2025 | By Erin Holden
Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is a deciduous shrub in the Solanaceae family with arching branches that can reach 10 feet in height. It produces ...

November 3, 2025 | By Maryann Readal
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is an herb of many faces. In spring, its white, lacy blossoms brighten woodlands and hedgerows, attracting bees ...

September 1, 2025 | By Maryann Readal
Introduction to Butterfly Pea
Butterfly pea, Clitoria ternatea, also known as pigeonwings, is an interesting, vibrant, blue-flowered herb with a ...

August 4, 2025 | By Maryann Readal

July 14, 2025 | By Carly Amarant
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 ...

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 ...

February 17, 2025 | By Samantha Bellman
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 ...

February 3, 2025 | By Maryann Readal
What does a wooded area and a gin and tonic have in common? They both may contain HSA’s Herb of the Month, juniper (Juniperus communis). The ...

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 ...

January 6, 2025 | By Maryann Readal
German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, was once considered by the Anglo-Saxons of England to be one of the nine sacred herbs given to humans ...

December 2, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
Star anise, Illicium verum, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for December. December is the ideal month to become familiar with this spice ...

November 11, 2024 | By Samantha Bellman
Butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is a plant where the convergence of science and beauty meet. Butterfly pea is a subtropical plant ...

August 5, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
Roselle hibiscus is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. With its bright red calyces, green leaves, red stems, and cream-colored, ...

May 13, 2024 | By Beth Schreibman Gehring
“White coral bells upon a slender stalk,
Lilies of the valley dress my garden walk.
Oh, don’t you wish that you could hear them ...

April 1, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
Dill, Anethum graveolens, has been grown and used for thousands of years. Dill is a native of the Mediterranean area and is an important part of ...

March 18, 2024 | By Joe Hughes
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 ...

February 5, 2024 | By Maryann Readal
Paprika, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for February, is the national and beloved spice of Hungary and a symbol of its cuisine. Hungarians ...