Small but mighty, thyme has been creeping through our gardens and kitchens for thousands of years. This humble herb might not grab attention like flashy basil or towering…
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Sage: The Herb That Changed History
Walk through any herb garden and you’ll likely spot sage with its distinctive gray-green fuzzy leaves. Valued by cultures for thousands of years for its culinary, medicinal, and…
Rosemary: The Herb That Remembers
That woody, pine-like fragrance that hits your nose when you brush against rosemary is unforgettable. It stands tall among herb gardens with its needle-like leaves and stubborn woody…
Raspberry Leaf: The Overlooked Herbal Treasure
While everyone fights over the ruby fruits, the humble raspberry leaf sits in the background, largely ignored by most gardeners and foragers. That’s a shame, because this overlooked…
Oregano: Not Just a Pizza Herb
Most of us know this herb as that flaky green stuff sprinkled on pizza, but this hardy herb has been around way longer than Italian restaurants. Behind that…
Mint: The Story of a Botanical Survivor
The unmistakable scent of mint brings back summer memories for many people – cooling drinks, garden walks, and that distinctive freshness that seems to clear both the palate…
Lemon Balm: The Happy Herb
Crush a leaf between your fingers, and instantly, that bright citrusy scent lifts your mood. No lemons involved – just the lovely little lemon balm plant doing what…
Fennel: Mediterranean Marvel with Ancient Roots
Walk through an herb garden in midsummer and you might notice a tall, feathery plant towering above the others. Topped with flat clusters of yellow flowers buzzing with…
Basil: Summer’s Favorite Herb
The scent hits you first – that distinctive sweet, peppery aroma that somehow smells exactly like summer. Basil might be the rock star of the herb world, stealing…
Why We Left Switzerland: Moving to Les Vosges and Starting a Permaculture Adventure
It feels strange to say it out loud: we moved. We left our little 200 m² permaculture garden. We left Switzerland. And we started over, again. If you’ve…