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April Herb Blurb 2024

Springtime in Colorado where nature is at her most capricious. One minute she’s gentle and nurturing, with warm days, a calm breeze and an intoxicating […]

Turmeric – Curcuma longa

Turmeric has been getting a lot of attention as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The ground root of turmeric produces a rich, golden orange spice […]

Cayenne

My first intimate encounter with cayenne came when, as a budding herbalist, I found an article that recommended sniffing a pinch of cayenne up the nose […]

Rose Hips

Herb of the Month – Rose Hips Rose hips are the fruits of the rose plant and are full of vitamins and antioxidants. They are […]

Lemon Balm

Herb of the Month – Soothing Lemon Balm One of my favorite garden herbs, lemon balm has a wonderful lemon/mint scent, is easy to grow […]

Herbal Home and Garden, Workshop and Luncheon

Chef’s Herb Garden and Luncheon

Discover the numerous health and taste benefits of your own herb garden. We’ll cover growing, harvesting, and medicinal and culinary uses of seven of the most popular culinary herbs.

The Herb Blurb – September 2022

The harvest season is here and it’s time to savor the tastes, colors, and cooler temperatures of fall. It’s the last chance to enjoy summers bounty […]

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), is one of my favorite edible weeds. A succulent plant. it likes to lie close to the ground, spreading out on a […]

The Herbalist’s Happy Hour. Crafted Cocktails and Small Plates from the Garden

Gardens to Glass

Make captivating cocktails, infused liquors, simple syrups, non-alcoholic refreshers, flavorful herbal concentrates, healthy fruit shrubs, and more.

Building Your Home Apothecary Workshop

Get ready for the winter nasties and learn the fascinating craft of the home apothecary.

Violets, Viola sp.

Violets are some of the first flowers of spring and are both edible and medicinal along with being absolutely lovely. There are many varieties, from […]