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Herb of the Day: Cloves(Post)
Any fan of pumpkin pie spice knows the unique, bitter/ sweet flavor of cloves. Nothing else tastes quite like it. It's found in some of our favorite fall and winter holiday recipes and drinks. There' ...
Herb of the Day: Anise(Post)Anise is found in many different spice blends. The flavor resembles licorice and you'll sometimes even find it used as a licorice flavoring. The seed can be used ground or whole and is a decision add ...
Herb of the Day: Motherwort(Post)Mother's Day is right around the corner. To celebrate this day, we wanted to share a unique herb with you. On occasion, the name of an herb also reflects its medicinal benefits. Motherwort is one of ...
Herb of the Day: Passionflower(Post)Passionflower (also written as Passion Flower) may be the most remarkable looking herb we'll cover in our Herb of the Day posts. This flower is stunning to look at and helps attract bees and butterfl ...
Herb of the Day: White Willow Bark(Post)Tall and beautiful, White Willow trees- or Salix alba- grow in many places around the world. They adorn our yards, forests, and parks. Little do most know, the bark of the White Willow tree has been ...
Herb of the Day: Valerian(Post)Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has found a spot in gardens as a sought-after, beautiful, decorative flower. What most growers don't realize, however, is that they're growing a powerful herb. V ...
The Top Herbs for Immune Support(Post)Our customers have always been passionate about supporting a healthy immune system. This year more than ever we're hearing from folks who want to educate themselves to do just this. Herbs ...
Herb of the Day: Astragalus(Post)Astragalus, or Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It's become a valuable part of herbal medicine in Western culture as ...
Herb of the Day: Ginger(Post)Close your eyes and imagine the sweet/spicy scent and flavor of ginger. This herb is a favorite in the fall and winter seasons. Known as a warming herb, ginger begins to grace our plates more often a ...
Herb of the Day: Flaxseed(Post)Flaxseed has been gaining popularity lately due to its wide variety of uses and high amount of fiber, magnesium, minerals, and Omega-3’s. This seed can be eaten, added to smoothies, used ...
Herb of the Day: Feverfew(Post)On occasion, we get lucky with the name of an herb, giving us a special clue about the herb itself. Feverfew is one such herb. As the name implies, feverfew is traditionally used to help reduce fever ...
Herb of the Day: Nettle(Post)Ask a gardener how they feel about nettle. You’re likely to hear what a pesky weed it is. You’ll hear how its difficult to remove from the garden. They will tell you about getting stung w ...
