Plants for a Mary Garden: Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) “Mary’s Shawl”
Karen Meyers The appearance and folklore of sage have led to an association between this herb and the Virgin Mary. The soft, velvety texture of the leaves brings to mind the protective…
Herb Companions for Old Garden Roses
Karen There is nothing new about growing herbs and roses together. Roses were traditionally grown as an important part of the herb garden because of their supposed value for curing a…
Herb Garden: Four Herbs for Hair Care
Beautiful hair is a virtue that every woman wants. They spend mega-bucks every year at the beauty parlor having their dyed, curled, straightened, conditioned, cut and styled. There are some…
Plant Profile: Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Common sage is a perennial subshrub and a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes basil, mint, and beebalm. It is native to the southern Mediterranean coast including…