by Elana Varon | Aug 10, 2015 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Winter savory, which you will find in the Culinary Garden, is known mainly for its uses in cooking, though does possess medicinal properties. A member of the mint family, it has a strong, resinous flavor that imparts a peppery bite to foods. Savory is known as...
by Elana Varon | Aug 3, 2015 | Announcements, Herb Notes
The herbs in the Culinary Garden and the mints that are grown for tea in Penelope’s Garden are identified by stakes with red ties when they are available to harvest. Please do not harvest any herbs unless you see a red tie on the row. Following this rule is...
by Elana Varon | Jul 26, 2015 | Announcements, Herb Notes
Purslane, a low-lying succulent plant with a lemony flavor, grows as a weed in the fields and in the culinary herb garden. Pull it up and try it! Low in calories and fat, purslane is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, anti-oxidants and minerals. Fresh leaves contain...
by Elana Varon | Jul 20, 2015 | Herb Notes
Each week we have the opportunity to harvest beautiful, fragrant herbs to enhance our cooking. Harvesting each herb takes some care and attention. Here are essential tips to make sure the herb plants thrive and remain available to all sharers throughout the season:...
by Elana Varon | Jun 29, 2015 | Announcements, Herb Notes
In this edition of Herb Notes, we feature two herbs that may be new to you: shiso, which is growing in the culinary garden (behind the greenhouse), and yerba buena, which is ready to harvest from the tea garden (located at the back of the area called Penelope’s...
by Elana Varon | May 17, 2015 | Announcements, Herb Notes
The Culinary Herb Garden, located between the greenhouse and the fields, is full of flavors to enhance your cooking. Throughout the season, we’ll be sharing information in this column about harvesting and using the many varieties of herbs we grow. Herbs...
