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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
