Growing & Harvesting Herbs | Seasonal Guides from Usk Valley Herbs

From the Apothecary: Marshmallow

Marshmallow root has been soothing skin in the apothecary for centuries — and it's still one of the best things for dry, sensitive, or reactive skin. Here's a simple cold-infusion...

From the Apothecary: Marshmallow

Marshmallow root has been soothing skin in the apothecary for centuries — and it's still one of the best things for dry, sensitive, or reactive skin. Here's a simple cold-infusion...

From the Apothecary: Yarrow

Yarrow has been in the apothecary since ancient times — and it's still one of the best herbs for oily or combination skin. Here's a simple facial toner recipe, bath...

From the Apothecary: Yarrow

Yarrow has been in the apothecary since ancient times — and it's still one of the best herbs for oily or combination skin. Here's a simple facial toner recipe, bath...

From the Apothecary: Chamomile

Chamomile has been soothing skin for centuries — and it's still one of the most useful herbs in the apothecary. Here's a simple facial steam recipe, bath soak idea, and...

From the Apothecary: Chamomile

Chamomile has been soothing skin for centuries — and it's still one of the most useful herbs in the apothecary. Here's a simple facial steam recipe, bath soak idea, and...

From the Apothecary: Rosemary

Rosemary has been earning its place in the apothecary for centuries — for hair, skin, and body as much as the kitchen. Here's how to use it, a simple hair...

From the Apothecary: Rosemary

Rosemary has been earning its place in the apothecary for centuries — for hair, skin, and body as much as the kitchen. Here's how to use it, a simple hair...

From the Apothecary: Calendula

Calendula has been a staple of the apothecary for centuries — and for good reason. Here's how to make your own calendula-infused oil and salve at home, plus how to...

From the Apothecary: Calendula

Calendula has been a staple of the apothecary for centuries — and for good reason. Here's how to make your own calendula-infused oil and salve at home, plus how to...

Lemon Balm in April: How to Harvest, Use & Enjo...

There's a moment every April when I walk past the herb bed and through the gardenand catch it — that bright, clean lemon scent rising up before I've even looked...

Lemon Balm in April: How to Harvest, Use & Enjo...

There's a moment every April when I walk past the herb bed and through the gardenand catch it — that bright, clean lemon scent rising up before I've even looked...