herbs Tag

Many of us consider spring as the primary planting season, but the right planning and planting can make for some autumn abundance. Some plants even favor cooler temperatures over the warm summer sun and establish quickly to get a head start on your spring garden. Some...

This month, we’re paying homage to one of our absolute favorite herbs — lavender. It’s a culturally celebrated perennial known for its medicinal properties, aromatics, and versatility. It’s a must-have in the garden (it attracts pollinators and deters plant-destroying animals) and it’s used in a huge...

It’s said that the use of medicinal herbs predates written human history. Archeological evidence suggests that humans were practicing herbal healing during the Paleolithic — about 60,000 years ago — and that nature has been at the core of our nutrition and health for as long...

Calendula is a genus that encompasses over a dozen plants that include the plant commonly known as marigold. The name Calendula comes from the Latin word for "little calendar" or "little clock" in reference to it's impressive blooming season which in some climates can last...