Herbs

Rosemary

Arp rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’) Barbecue rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Barbecue’) Blue Rain rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Blue Rain’) Blue Spires rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Blue Spires’) Foxtail rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Foxtail’) Golden Rain rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Golden Rain’) Gorizia rosemary (R, officinalis ‘Gorizia’) Hill Hardy rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Hill Hardy’) prostrate rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Prostratus’) Shady Acres rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Shady Acres’) Shishkebob rosemary (R. officinalis ‘Shishkebob’) Spice […]

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Rosemary Skewers

Rosemary SkewersNeita shared this delicious recipe at our Summertime and the Herbin’ is Easy workshop at Missouri Botanical Garden on July 16, 2016. Cut rosemary branches 12 inches or longer and soak them in water for 15 to 20 minutes until pliable. Prepare chicken in bite size pieces and marinade for 30 minutes or more. […]

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Herbal Vinegar Combinations

Herbal Vinegar Combinations Apple Cider Vinegar • Dill, bay, garlic • Horseradish, shallot, hot red pepper • Dill, mustard seeds, lemon balm, garlic • Tarragon, chives, lemon balm, shallots, garlic Champagne Vinegar • Lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon thyme, lemongrass, lemon zest Malt Vinegar • Tarragon, garlic chives, whole cloves, garlic, shallots Red Wine Vinegar […]

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Messages of herbs

An herb enclosed in a card sends a message: Rosemary – remember                              Mallow – kindness Fennel – strength, worthy of praise         Mugwort – happiness Allspice – compassion                        […]

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Herbal Spread

Herbal Spread Enjoy this simple recipe for adding a little zing to your cheese dips and herbal butters. ½ t dried oregano           ¼ t dried rosemary        8 oz butter, softened ¼ t dried thyme              ¼ t cracked black pepper 16 oz cream […]

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Suggestions for the Gardener

Suggestions for the Gardener Avoid hybrid flowers that have perfect blooms, but do not have pollen, nectar, or fragrance.  Plant big patches of each plant species for better foraging efficiency. Eliminate pesticides. If necessary to spray to control insects, us a product without BT or with low toxicity like neem oil. Spray early in the […]

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Herbal Moth Repellents

Herbal Moth Repellents Select one of the recipes below. Combine the ingredients in a large glass jar. Shake the jar every day for 1 to 2 months. Make moth repellent bags. Fill moth repellent bags with about 1 cup of the repellent. Moth Repellent Bag 7” X 16” muslin fabric 20” string pretty label Sew […]

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