Fresh cranberries can be frozen for up to nine months and used in recipes without thawing. Fresh cranberries can be kept in the refrigerator for …
Cranberry – November Herb of the Month
Caraway – October Herb of the Month
Fun Facts ‘Caraway flavors sausage, sauerkraut, soups and stews, cheeses, breads, and cakes. Caraway seeds are what gives rye bread its distinctive flavor. It has …
Coffee – September Herb of the Month
Fun Facts Coffee grounds, the ground coffee beans that remain after brewing, are used as a soil additive or can be composted to add nutrients …
Lemon Balm – August Herb of the Month
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Fun Facts Melissa officinalis is also known as lemon balm, sweet balm, melissa balm, melissa, heart’sdelight, English balm, bush balm and …
Doublemint – July Herb of the Month
Doublemint is unusual because it has both peppermint (menthol) and spearmint (carvone) essential oils,providing a subtle and more complex minty flavor. Doublemint is a cross …
Sweet Basil – June Herb of the Month
Fun Facts and Tips Basil seeds form visible seed coats when exposed to moisture. Place a drop or two of warm water on a basil …
Pot Marigold – May Herb of the Month
Calendula, Calendula officinalis Tips for Use Egg Salad with Calendula and Chive Ingredients 12 hard-boiled eggs ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 2 Tablespoons …
Join us for our 2022 Herb and Plant Sale
You can’t buy happiness. But you can buy plants and that’s pretty much the same thing. CVHS Members Friday, May 13, 1-3 pm @ The …
Clove Pink – April Herb of the Month
Pinks Dianthus spp.In addition to being favorite garden flowers, Dianthus have been part of traditional medicine in communities around the world for centuries. It has …
Tarragon – March Herb of the Month
Use fresh tarragon when possible since it loses flavor when dried. Add fresh tarragon sprigs to pickling brine. Tarragon bruises easily so handle gently and …