With “flu season” upon us and the nightly news reporting frightening data about the novel coronavirus outbreak, we tend to look for information to comfort and reassure us. For me, the wealth of knowledge found in our herbal heritage offers both comfort and intriguing research topics. Sometimes the way to Read more…
Fondly known as “the pizza herb”, Oregano is a rather interesting herb friend. This spunky member of the mint family has several impersonators, as well as confusing siblings. Going by the name of Marjoram when referring to its milder varieties that are of the same genus but of a different Read more…
Our herb friend Thyme is a scholarly introvert and a bit of a history buff. Given a chance, researching Thyme will take you on a trip that spans several centuries and continents! Thyme is a member of the mint family and originally originated from the southern Mediterranean. A friend of Read more…
This week I would like you to get to know my herb friend Dill. Dill is a bit of an odd duck; he is friends with asparagus, broccoli and cabbage! Can you believe that! I even heard he was hanging out with corn, cucumber, onion, and lettuce, but the herb Read more…
Today, I would like to introduce you to another member of my herbal “best friends” club. Sage is an herb with a sweet yet savory flavor that is a part of the vast mint family. The sage or Latin “Salvia” family, contains hundreds of plants some of which are commonly Read more…
This week I would like to introduce you to the littlest members of the onion family: Chives. Chives grow in grass-like clumps and are normally always referred to in the plural. Chives are not only the smallest member of the onion family, but they are also the only species of Read more…
Adding Flavor with a Herb Garden: Basil This week I would like to introduce you to another of my favorite and versatile garden friends: Basil. A very fragrant herb, Basil has a rich aroma that perfumes the air around it. It is one of the highly popular herbs grown in Read more…
Adding Flavor with an Herb Garden: Rosemary With gardening season just around the corner, I’d like to introduce you to a few of my favorite garden friends: my herbs! Herbs are a healthy way to add flavor, color and a little creativity to meals. Fresh from my organic garden or Read more…
