Plant of The Week

Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a leafy herb that grows in creeping patches on the ground. Its leaves taste like lemon and it blends well in salads or when cooked with other vegetables. The plant may exude quite a tart…

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is an herbaceous plant cultivated as a garden ornament. It has a bitter taste, and is used as a flavoring in some wines, vermouths, and bitters. Wormwood is also an ingredient in absinthe. This botanical spirit was…

Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a popular flower identifiable by its overpowering smell and lustrous golden bloom. This flower graces the beauty of autumn, but it is also abundant throughout spring and summer. Marigold is every gardener and farmer's favorite flower…

Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a plant that produces the most expensive gourmet spice known to man. Owe it to its many uses, health benefits, and mostly for its labor-intensive production. The plant was used as a dye since the prehistoric…

Elder (Sambucus nigra), or black elderberry, is a woody and herbaceous shrub that bears lacy and dramatic foliage. Elder also displays a profusion of showy flowers that gives way to black and glossy berries favored for cordials, wine, and other…

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a dainty evergreen herb. It is a staple for many culinary uses. It lends a slightly earthy, minty, and lemony flavor profile to dishes. Thyme is commonly added to meat, vegetables, soups, sauces, cocktails, and many…