Herb Society of America
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Nasturtium – August Herb of the Month
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 the banks of her driveway. Perhaps she was recreating the gardens of her European homeland, where nasturtiums have been a popular garden plant since the time of King Louis XIV,
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Enjoy the Bounty of our Herbal Harvest with this Thai-Inspired Green Curry with Lemon Balm
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, and early vegetables. Mint and lemon balm cascade over into the garden paths and our oregano patch has grown far beyond its designated borders. It’s time to harvest these wonderful
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Butterfly Pea – Herb of the Month
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 inspired the genus name Clitoria. The species name, ternatea, refers to the Indonesian island, Ternate, where the plant was first identified in the 1600s. It is in the pea