|
|
Article: Cultivating Herb Gardens
- Article from:
- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- May 18, 1990
- Author:
CopyrightThis material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information)
|
"A garden of herbs is something which is of earth and of time and
of magic and of peace."
- Henry Beston, American herbalist and author
CHEFS, CLOISTERED monks, perfumed ladies and medicine men and
women have sought the bountiful harvest of herb gardens for
centuries. Whether hung from rafters or chopped into foods, herbs
have made life a little spicier down through the ages. The
fragrance, the beauty and the flavor of herbs are still eagerly
sought today by gardeners, cooks and other herb-loving folks.
The Washington area boasts a variety of herbal experiences for
local taste buds and nostrils. Public gardens, lectures, craft
workshops, herb farms and herb shops are plentiful-all ...