White sage has something in common with millions of humans: Tragically — at least for the sage — we all want land in Southern California. The tall, silvery Salvia apiana is native only to Southern ...

Seasons have distinct aromas. For me, autumn is the smell of fallen leaves mulching on a wet lawn, the curl of wood smoke in the air, and warm sun hitting a half-frozen field. In the garden and in the ...

The Pleasantly Pungent Odor Of Sage is filling the air wherever native vegetation grows on the county’s coastal and lower-foothill slopes. Most common are the black sage, with its tight clusters of ...

Sage is a woody perennial herb known for its earthy, herbal, slightly sweet fragrance. Hardy and evergreen or semi-evergreen to zone 4, sage is rich in strong essential oils that give it a musky, but ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. I’ve always been a fan of ‘Pasta Fresca’ and ‘Cucina Rustica,’ the two ...

Fried herbs can add texture, flavor, and color to mashed potatoes, casseroles, and stuffing, but preciously frying little leaves in hot oil is not a task most people want to add to their turkey day to ...