by Weronika Zawora | Aug 31, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
This week in Penelope’s Garden, we’re shining the spotlight on one of nature’s most beneficial herbs: kapoor tulsi. Most often consumed as a tea or infusion, the plant’s somewhat spicy aroma offers hints of cloves, chocolate and cloves. Its...
by Weronika Zawora | Aug 24, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
In addition to all of the wonderful herbs ready in Penelope’s Garden (find complete list here), the bronze fennel is set to harvest. The following information on its many benefits and harvesting the plant is taken from GrowVeg.com: Health Benefits of...
by Weronika Zawora | Aug 10, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Penelope’s Garden, located on the right past the pavilion and picnic table, is full of herbs now ready to take home. Whether enjoyed fresh or dried, the garden features six types of mint and many others. Check out the list below: Spearmint –...
by Weronika Zawora | Aug 10, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Rosemary is ready to harvest in our Culinary Herb Garden. In addition, all the herbs are now open, including chives (garlic and regular) and both varieties of sage. Harvest rosemary by snipping a 2-inch sprig or two with scissors. This herb pairs...
by Weronika Zawora | Jul 20, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
We have some new additions ready for harvesting in the Culinary Herb Garden. Look for the gold stars and please be VERY mindful about how you harvest your herbs. Lemon Verbena Steep lemon verbena as an herbal tea or use it to flavor cocktails, mocktails and other...
by Weronika Zawora | Jun 29, 2020 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Have you ever wondered about the large fuzzy, flannel plants growing at the ends of some rows in the Culinary Garden? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to the mullein plant! This biennial herb tends to grow just about anywhere. This...
