Wednesday Fun Fact – Catnip
2/3 of cats are affected by catnip. The sensitivity is hereditary so most Australian cats do not react to it.
Germander, a Flexible Herb
I was preparing to teach a workshop on growing and pruning herbs recently when I made a dismaying discovery. As I was making up my notes for the section on knot gardens which originally used germander, I realized that I knew nothing about germander other than the fact that it had been used in knot […]
Wednesday fun Fact – Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is found in every state except Hawaii.
Bundles of Flavor From Your Herb Garden
The other day I was making up my shopping list for a recipe that called for the use of a bouquet garni. Let’s see, what do I already have on hand? 4 fresh sage leaves. Check 2 3-inch sprigs of fresh rosemary. Check 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley. Check 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh. […]