Tag Archives: herbal teas

Postcard from abroad

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

When my grandson was a toddler, I was often his babysitter so his mother could have a day out. Those were the good old days, before the entire family moved to Germany when he was 4. We often had tea … Continue reading →

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Catnip

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

  Whether or not a feline is a member of your family, catnip (Nepeta cataria) can be a valuable herb to add to your garden.  Its attractive gray-green foliage has slightly scalloped leaves, and is seldom bothered by insect or … Continue reading →

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Violets: An Herb To Know

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

  It may be hard to believe, looking out the window at endless white snow, or long stretches of beige lawn and bare trees, but soon the grass will be green and flowers will begin to bloom.  If you are … Continue reading →

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Sweet Woodruff

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

  Famous as a groundcover for shady areas, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is also a fairy plant, often called “Fairy Parasols.”  All of the members of the Galium family are noted for their pointed leaves that form a “ruff” around … Continue reading →

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Chamomile for Lawns/Yawns!

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

    While there are two types of chamomile, generally the annual “German” (Matricaria recutita) chamomile is the most used.  It has tall (15-18”) stems of dainty white daisy flowers that are used for teas, culinary, and medicinal purposes.  If … Continue reading →

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Herbal Teas

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

As most of you know or may have guessed, I’m a tea addict so I’m always trying new combinations of herbs for tea blends.   Actually, my entire passion for herbs began with tea herbs when I impulsively picked up … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock of the Herb Pantry

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

While it continues to be grey and cold, it’s a good time to take stock of the culinary herb supply.  There’s still time to make adjustments to the planting plans and increase or decrease the number of plants needed.  Starting … Continue reading →

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A Quantity of Herbs

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

A reader recently pointed out that although my blog is named “Herbal Blessings Blog,” I rarely write about herbs!  I do love herbs, but after focusing on them for forty years, I find my mind wanting to delve into other … Continue reading →

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