In this season of gathering and harvesting the bounty of herbs, fruits and flowers, let us not lose sight of what this season really means to those who follow a path [ ...click to read more ]
You’ll need a blue candle for this dance. It helps if you wear something green or have a bouquet of fresh herbs with you. Go outside during the first full moon. [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs For Love and Healing… When this terrible tragedy happened, I was outside in my herb garden. I came inside at noon to watch the news and have something cold [ ...click to read more ]
In a region of Saudi Arabia, around Mecca, the name aloe, saber, means patient. Aloes are considered “patient” plants because they are evergreen and require very [ ...click to read more ]
This beautiful herb is a perennial, with a lifespan of several years if not over-harvested. Sow seeds in late March on prepared soil. Do not cover the seeds. They need [ ...click to read more ]
Summertime and the living is easy. What a delightful time to be outdoors- until you hear that all too familiar, high-pitched whine circling above your head. This whine is [ ...click to read more ]
Bay is a long-lived and slow-growing pyramid shaped evergreen tree. According to folk lore, a bay tree in the garden or grown near the front door keeps away evil as well as [ ...click to read more ]
Dear Subscribers and Friends, I’ve gotten a few emails recently from people asking if there is an herb or herbs to protect them from Ebola. No, there is not. I have [ ...click to read more ]
Lovage is such a useful kitchen herb, I’m surprised more gardeners don’t grow it. It has a distinctive flavor- much like that of celery, only stronger. It [ ...click to read more ]