by Tina Alexander | Sep 18, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
As always, this is a brief (and incomplete) introduction to these herbs. There is sooo muchinformation at our fingertips. BE CURIOUS! All Artemisia species are antimicrobial and stimulate digestion to some extent, but some, notall are nootropic, meaning that they...
by Weronika Zawora | Aug 28, 2023 | Announcements, Culinary Herb Garden
Look carefully underneath the plants in the Culinary Herb Garden, because the husk cherries are ripe and ready for picking. Sometimes called ground cherries, these nightshades are nestled in a lantern-shaped husk with yummy light orange ‘cherries’ inside....
by Tina Alexander | Aug 14, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
Bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is our latest maturing herb ready for harvest in Penelope’s Garden. The glowing yellow flowers of bronze fennel are a generous source for pollinators. It is a host plant for the Eastern Black Swallowtail. Bees, wasps and flies are...
by Sara Abramovitz | Jul 17, 2023 | Announcements, Culinary Herb Garden, Herb Notes
There are new herbs open this week! Please look for yellow circles at the same location as the label of the plant. Newly opened this week: Sages – These rows are side by side and 2 different varieties of sage. Try some of each and see what you like in different...
by Tina Alexander | Jul 3, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
All this lovely rain and warmth have brought our herbal medicinal and tea garden back to life. Please check the chalkboard for the herbs ready to harvest. There are specific times in the growth cycle of each plant during which its attributes are optimal and it is...
by Sara Abramovitz | Jul 3, 2023 | Announcements, Culinary Herb Garden, Herb Notes
Please make sure to follow the harvesting guidelines referenced below. You can also view Ember’s video here to see her instructions. The following plants are now open to harvest and enjoy: In the front garden by the greenhouse: Savory – The winter variety is...
