Herb of the Year for 2021: Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Flower of the Month for January: Carnation, symbolizing love, fascination, distinction
January is Hot Tea Month
January Feature: Fruit, Herb, and Spice Liqueurs
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for December: Poinsettia
December is National Egg Nog Month. Fruit Cake Month, too
December Feature: Gingerbread Tree Decorations
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for November: Chrysanthemum
November is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month
November’s Feature: Currying Flavor
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for October: Marigold
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October’s Feature: Chrysanthemums: Not Just for Homecoming
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for September: Aster
September is Better Breakfast Month
September’s Feature: Herbal Honey
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for August: Gladiolus
July is National Blueberry Month, National Ice Cream Month
July Feature: Prairie Doctor
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for July: Larkspur: Each blossom color has a different meaning: pink means fickleness, white conveys a happy nature, and purple represents a first love.
July is National Blueberry Month, National Ice Cream Month
July Feature: Prairie Doctor
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Birthday Flower for June: Honeysuckle
June is National Dairy Month, National Candy Month.
Feature of the Month for June: Candied Blossoms
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Birthday Flower for May: Lily of the Valley
May is National Salad Month
Feature of the Month for May: Sweet, Sweet Woodruff
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for April: Daisy
April is National Poetry Month
April Feature: Grow Your Own Salads
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for March: Daffodil
February is Women’s History Month
February Feature: A Wafel Frolic!
Herb of the Year for 2020: Blackberries, raspberries, and their cousins (Rubus ssp.)
Flower of the Month for February: Violet: Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope
February is Heart-Healthy Month, Black History Month
February Feature: Happy Birthday, Laura!
