Legendary Herbs

This morning I went into the kitchen to make a green smoothie for breakfast.  I tossed the following ingredients into the blender: 1 cup kale or spinach 1/2 cup banana 1/2 chopped apple 1/2 cup blueberries ( frozen or fresh)…

When I feel overwhelmed by mental clutter and life in general, it’s time to pick a peppermint leaf from the garden. I rub it between my thumb and forefinger, close my eyes and inhale. The cool, refreshing aroma clears away the cobwebs…

A Sniffy is an aromatic bundle of herbs. Hold a sniffy in your hand and squeeze this herbal treasure to release a wonderful aroma. Sniffies come in many scents. They can be created from a single herb such as lavender…

During the holiday season many folks buy a rosemary Christmas tree from a local nursery or even the grocery store. I have been one of those people. After the holidays I planted the tree in my school herb garden and…

Years ago my daughter Lindsay and I took a weekend trip to Cambria, California, a small seaside tourist community. We were both finishing a week of school. She was in third grade and I was a fourth grade teacher. Friday…

Rosemary is a healing herb that is also an amazing culinary herb. It is often used to flavor meat, poultry, and vegetables.  I like to pick a few sprigs of rosemary from my backyard shrub and lay the individual needles…