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By Andrea Jackson I love weeds. There, I said it. Don’t worry, I do pull them (there’s a reason why they’re called weeds, after all)...

By Maryann Readal Garlic, Alllium sativum, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for September. This is the time to get excited about garlic...

By Erin Holden These days, when I meet people for the first time, it might seem to them that I have no other interests besides...

By Maryann Readal Roselle hibiscus is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. With its bright red calyces, green leaves, red stems, and...

By Chrissy Moore Recently, I attended the annual conference of The Herb Society of America outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It’s always an enjoyable experience interacting...

By Peggy Riccio Mint is a great plant to have, as long as you grow it in containers. It is very versatile — there are...

By Maryann Readal The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July is savory, Satureja spp. Summer savory, Satureja hortensis, is the annual version of...

By Susan Belsinger I fell in love with basil upon my first bite of pesto in bella Italia back in the early 70s. The aroma...

By Maryann Readal Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for June, is an herb that should be in our diet. Thyme’s...

By Henry Flowers Aloe ferox – cape aloe (very thorny) In continuing with our look at Latin used in botanical names (click here for our previous...