Herbs used for centuries for practical purposes have eventually found their way into mixed garden spaces out of necessity – to find space and to
When most people hear the word “herb” today, they think of flavorful additions to cooking or natural medicines. In ancient Greece, herbs were both of
Bright orange turmeric rhizomes ready to cook with—or plant. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and an exotic tropical herb that
A close friend of mine and I often exchange our own version of “Word of the Day”–words new to either of us, usually found through
As gardeners we already know plants are amazing. They can have smells that are intoxicating, beautiful colors and patterns that mesmerize us, and beneficial properties
Summer is in full effect right now and that means our gardens are overflowing with the season’s generous bounty of herbs, flowers, and early vegetables.
The autumnal equinox, which falls on September the 22nd, is a spoke in the wheel of the year — the brief pause when day and
We’ve all had moments of déjà vu. Recently, while working alongside Pooja Pant, a former research scientist at the National Arboretum and a native of
As a lifelong gardener and plant enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to the versatility of herbs. Beyond cooking, herbs have incredible ornamental value as well.
Honoring the Herbs, Flavors, and Fires of the Season “The scent of rosemary, the smoke of sage, the whisper of bay — the old language
