by Weronika Zawora | Mar 29, 2021 | Announcements, Herb Notes
The strong spring sunshine is warming up the ground and getting ready to welcome the new season’s arrivals. Tina Marcus, returning as part of the Work for Share crew, gives us a quick update on what’s steeping in Penelope’s Garden this year. In...
by Weronika Zawora | Jan 18, 2021 | Announcements, Herb Notes
If you have bouquets of dried herbs left over from last season’s harvest, there are plenty of ways to enjoy their aroma and healing properties, even in the middle of winter. Here are three ideas to add a bit of joy and luxury to our everyday: Moth-Repellent...
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...
