#summer herbs

[briargeese]

I'm not a fan of dill as seasoning but it is so delicate and gorgeous I keep planting it. It also is a magnet for swallowtail butterflies to lay their eggs on and their caterpillars to eat.

[mooneyedandglowing]

SOUP.

[hqcreations]

I finally got around to harvesting some herbs. This is looong overdue as my arugula, thyme, basil, cilantro, oregano and countless other herbs are bolting like crazy. But still, these edible flowers will be useful in the kitchen. Or I might just turn them into a dried herb bouquet to keep out the bad vibes.

[windingriverherbals]

Nasturtium 101

COMMON NAME:  nasturtium GENUS: Tropaeolum SPECIES: T.major; T. minor FAMILY: Tropaeolaceae BLOOMS: summer TYPE: annual DESCRIPTION:  Very colorful, five-petaled blossoms grow on short or trailing plants. The leaves are round and attractive. Blossom colors include red, pink, and yellow and hues in between. CULTIVATION: Nasturtiums are very adaptable and can grow in poor soils and under drought…

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Sonoran Sweetness: A Gathering

Sonoran Sweetness: A Gathering

The cherished time of year in the Sonoran desert is now upon us.  While the desert heats up to temperatures above 110 F, many run for cooler, moister climes and foreign visitors are scorched in a short time.  This heat is necessary, it is a natural process inherent in our desert’s ecology.  To eliminate it in some way would be to lose one of the greatest gifts this desert has to offer us.…

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The Ultimate Sun and Plant Connection; Summer Sun Tea

The Ultimate Sun and Plant Connection; Summer Sun Tea

Connecting sun, plants and water is one of the easiest ways to bring herbalism into your life during the summer months.

As plant lovers, we spend time every day during the seasons connecting personally with the foods & plants in our gardens, and the wild spaces around our homes. But no matter where you are, and your level of training in herbalism, sun tea is simple to make, and enjoyed by…

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Summer Herbs: Feverfew {Tanacetum parthenium}

Summer Herbs: Feverfew {Tanacetum parthenium}

Also, Known As:

Bride’s Button

Compositae

Featherfew

Featherfoil

Febrifuge Plant

Feverfew

Wild Chamomile

The feverfew herb has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of Dioscorides-78 A.D. The herbal remedies made from the feverfew was used to treat problems such as a headache, the development of menstrual irregularities in women, disorders such as stomachaches, and all types of fevers in…

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