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By Samantha Bellman The monotonous grays of winter begin to break as February approaches. Just like the groundhog reminds us that winter is coming to...

By Maryann Readal What does a wooded area and a gin and tonic have in common? They both may contain HSA’s Herb of the Month,...

By Maryann Readal I thought it would be an easy task to gather a list of the best books read by the four online HSA...

Susan Belsinger & Tina Marie Wilcox Observations in Growing Both German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Side-by-Side in My Garden Susan Belsinger Knowing that...

By Maryann Readal German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, was once considered by the Anglo-Saxons of England to be one of the nine sacred herbs given to...

By Maryann Readal Madagascar, an ancient island off the coast of East Africa, holds a treasure of unique plants growing in its diverse ecosystems. The...

By Maryann Readal Madagascar, an ancient island off the coast of East Africa, holds a treasure of unique plants growing in its diverse ecosystems. The...

By Beth Schreibman Gehring Every year, my sister and I gather friends and family to celebrate the Winter Solstice at her enchanting log cabin nestled...

By Maryann Readal Star anise, Illicium verum, is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for December. December is the ideal month to become familiar...

This time of year, many of us are wrapped up in myriad festive activities. Before we jump headlong into the holiday season, we would...