The Herb of the Month for January 2021 is Parsley Petroselinum Parsley, a biennial, grows to about 15” or even taller in full sun or partial shade using moist but well drained soil. There are three different types to choose from: Crispum is a common, curly leaf parsley, mostly used for …
The Herb of the Month for October 2020 Rose Hips Rosa spp. Rose hips are the fruit that is produced by roses, developing just under the flowering part. This hip contains rose seeds resulting from pollination and ripening during summer through the autumn. The size and coloration of the rose hip …
October is the perfect month to start looking for rose hips in the landscape. Make sure that your roses have not been sprayed with pesticides. Carefully gather the hips after the first frost of the season, because they are thought to be sweeter after a frost.
The Herb of the Month for September 2020 Celery Seed Apium graveolens. The first thing to learn about celery or Apium graveolens is that there are three distinct varieties that are used in various culinary or medicinal ways. The celery seed itself comes from the original wild celery, whereas the …
