Recipes

Parmesan and Thyme Crackers

Parmesan and Thyme Crackers We served these delicious crackers at our Easy Herbs to Grow workshop at Missouri Botanical Garden on April 16, 2016. 1 stick butter                                    1 t kosher salt 3 oz. grated parmesan cheese      […]

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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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Helpful Hints

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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Boursin Cheese

Boursin Cheese ½ t garlic powder            ¼ t marjoram ½ t oregano                      ¼ t cracked black pepper ¼ t basil                             ¼ t thyme Mix herbs with 8 […]

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2017 Events

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 […]

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Easy Herbs to Grow

 Easy Herbs to Grow Presented by The Webster Groves Herb Society at Missouri Botanical Garden April 16, 2016 Easy herbs for beginners to grow include basil, chives, lemon balm, parsley, sage, and thyme. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil is an annual in the St. Louis area and easily grows in full sun in the ground or […]

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