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By Maryann Readal Horseradish—A Root With Bite Few plants can evoke such a range of emotions as horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), which can make you laugh, cry,...

By Chrissy Moore We’ve all had moments of déjà vu. Recently, while working alongside Pooja Pant, a former research scientist at the National Arboretum and...

By Beth Schreibman Gehring The autumnal equinox, which falls on September the 22nd, is a spoke in the wheel of the year — the brief...

By Maryann Readal Introduction to Butterfly Pea Butterfly pea, Clitoria ternatea, also known as pigeonwings, is an interesting, vibrant, blue-flowered herb with a unique shape that...

By Bevin Cohen Summer is in full effect right now and that means our gardens are overflowing with the season’s generous bounty of herbs, flowers,...

By Maryann Readal Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus, has an unforgettable place in my memory. My grandmother always planted a drift of these spectacularly jewel-toned flowers along...

By Kim Brown As gardeners we already know plants are amazing. They can have smells that are intoxicating, beautiful colors and patterns that mesmerize us,...

By Carly Amarant The word conjures a variety of meanings for different people. Does it refer to superstitions? Do you see an image of a...

By Maryann Readal Sumac, Rhus coriaria, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. It is truly an interesting herb and perhaps a...

By Beth Schreibman Gehring Long before calendars and clocks, before schedules and spreadsheets, there were the sun and the stars and those of us who...