Happy Birthday, America! I was thinking about what a suitable herb-related topic might be for the United States’ landmark birthday. Some ideas were: red, white, and/or blue herbs; herbs to cool down amidst this oppressive heat wave across much of the country; or maybe even plants that were likely used by our Founding Fathers. Then, … Read more
When I told my friend I was giving a talk about ‘valerian’ at the annual Montpelier Herb and Tea Festival, he replied, “Isn’t that from ‘Game of Thrones’?”. Um…not exactly.🤣 Read on to learn all about this wondrous root to promote restful sleep. I chose valerian as this year’s topic for the festival largely because … Read more
I took a walk this morning in my neighborhood, as I often do. Today, when I looked down at the storm drain, I was pleasantly surprised and somewhat amused to find a happy and healthy holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) plant growing among the weeds. This vision inspired me to write about the medicinal properties of … Read more
If you live in Maryland, like I do, you’re probably thinking – enough of this rain on the weekends! Last weekend was a total washout for Mother’s Day as well as some local festivals, and this weekend isn’t looking much better. My grass is about a foot high, and who knows when I will be … Read more