HERB OF THE MONTH – APRIL: CHERVIL
The Herb of the Month for April 2021 is Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium Chervil is prized for its leaves which have a subtle flavor akin to a mix of parsley, tarragon, mint and anise. The leaves are similar to curly parsley and carrots since they are in the same family. The …
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
March 2021: Letter from the President Spring has arrived so quickly that we can almost forget what February was like. Recently, I attended a harbinger of the season, the Arbor Day tree planting at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The tree planted this year, in the southwest part of the garden, is …
HERB OF THE MONTH – MARCH: HEARTSEASE
The Herb of the Month for March 2021 is Heartsease Viola Tricolor. Viola Tricolor is a well-known annual and biennial herb and has many common names, such as Johnny-Jump-Up, Wild Pansy, Heartsease, Viola, three faces in a hood, and more. It is a native from Europe but has becomes naturalized …
WHAT IS CBD OIL? PART 2
Please join us for our March 25th program with Ginger & Rick where we will learn more and dive deeper into the wonders of CBD oil. Oils and tinctures are the most common type of CBD products out on the market due to their convenience and ease of use. CBD …
HERBAN RENEWAL GRANTS 2021!
As we look forward to the growing season of 2021, we herbies also look forward to sharing our love of growing herbs with our neighbors, friends, and community. One of the most rewarding ways our Memphis Herb Society has done this is with grants given to non-profits that will promote the …
HERB OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY: PINK PEPPERCORNS
The Herb of the Month for February 2021 is Pink Peppercorns Schinus molle This fragrant, evergreen plant belonging to the cashew family has white or yellow flowers. The dried pink peppercorns are not related to black pepper but they do have that peppery flavor and are often blended together with …
CBD 101: WHAT IS CBD & IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
CBD 101: WHAT IS CBD & IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? You may not be aware of it but the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a part of each of our bodies. It is a regulatory system designed to bring us into homeostasis, which balances our health and wellbeing. Furthermore, this …