Herbs of the Year

Celebrate and learn more about the use of herbs and all things herbal! Explore the current and past year’s Herb of the Year™ below.

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2023: Ginger

This Asian native has been used for food and medicine for thousands of years.

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The petals from these cold weather tolerant and winter flowering plants add a pop of color to many dishes.

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Parsely’s mildly bitter flavor adds balance to dishes from many cuisines.

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Rubus is a the brambling caneberrries of the rose family.

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This long-blooming perennial is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Hops are commonly used in brewing beer, a flavoring component in foods and even in medicine.