Turmeric Turmeric, Curcuma longa, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family. The word turmeric derives from the Latin terra merita, meaning “meritorious earth” referring … Read More
Rain Rain Go Away: Garden Clean Out Day
While we didn’t sing “Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day”, we had a great time on Garden Cleanout, even in the midst of … Read More
Garlic Festival 2025
A little rain didn’t dampen the spirit of Garlic Lovers, as they enjoyed the Garlic Festival in Hutchinson. And look, Jill with her Herb Society … Read More
Kickoff to Gardening Season
We had a great day planting herb gardens at the MN Landscape Arboretum. The weather was perfect, the chives were blooming, and everyone was ready … Read More
Winter Tea
Although this post is a tad late, we would be remiss if we didn’t share the memory of this winter afternoon. On a chilly but … Read More
Borage Calendula Oil: The Beauty of the Summer Sun
While making a little decorative peace sign, I harvesed a bunch of borage flowers and a few calendula flowers. Instead of tossing them back into … Read More
Braiding Sweetgrass Discussion: Some Magic from the Sun
We took advantage of the beautiful summer weather and enjoyed discussing Braiding Sweetgrass under the shade of the Ordway Picnic Shelter at the Minnesota Landscape … Read More
July 2024 Recipe of the Month
Cucumber Summer Salad July’s recipe comes from Kelley S. A cool, refreshing salad for a hot summer day. Note: I usually don’t measure and … Read More
Planting, Planting, Planting
We had some good planting weather at the Herb Gardens of the MN Landscape Arboretum despite a little rain. While the official planting day was … Read More
March 2024 Recipe of the Month
Java Rub Recipe shared by Gail G., from How to Grill by Steven Raichlen (2001) Gail says, this is the most versatile and universally … Read More