October 2013

Our Planets, Sun and Moon, and the category of herbs in each one. Sun: Responding to the bright rays and heat of the day. Angelica, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Carrot, Cedar, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper berry, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange and Rosemary. These are beneficial to the heart and circulation. Moon: Cool [ ...click to read more ]

Wouldn’t something like this make a wonderful gift for someone who loves fresh herbs? Indoor Herb Garden Kits – Mini Garden Stacker. Look at all the herbs you could grow in one planter in a sunny kitchen window. Or on a countertop using a grow-light. [ ...click to read more ]

Here are some ideas and recipes for using herbs from the autumn herb garden: Traditional Bouquet Garni 3 parsley stalks 3 thyme sprigs 1 large bay leaf 1 celery stalk 1 sprig of sage Place the herbs in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine. Lower the cheesecloth into chicken, beef or vegetable stock. Simmer gently [ ...click to read more ]