Everything Lavender Presented by The Webster Groves Herb Society at Missouri Botanical Garden June 17, 2017 Lavender Wands Gather an uneven number (11, 13, 15) of fresh-from-the-garden lavender stems (from Lavandula x intermedia varieties such as ‘Grosso’ or ‘Provence’) in a bundle. The freshest stems are most pliable. Choose the longest, sturdiest stems. Tie a […]
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The Fragrance of Herbs
The Fragrance of Herbs Presented by The Webster Groves Herb Society at Missouri Botanical Garden May 20, 2017 Enjoy the fragrance of rosemary, basil, thyme, chocolate mint, and other fragrant herbs. What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a […]
Annual Herb Sale 2017
WGHS Annual Herb Sale April 22, 2017 8:30 – 2:00 First Congregational Church of Webster Groves (Lockwood & Elm) Many varieties of culinary, ornamental, and medicinal herbs basil mint rosemary thyme sage oregano lavender scented geraniums fennel […]
The Joy of Herbs
The Joy of Herbs Presented by The Webster Groves Herb Society at Missouri Botanical Garden March 18, 2017 Herbs benefit vegetable plants. Grow these herbs near your vegetable plants for a bountiful harvest. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil benefits asparagus, peppers and potatoes. Cilantro Cilantro with tomatoes gets shaded and won’t go to seed as quickly. […]