Leaf color may vary from deep green, through reddish-purple tomes, to the haunting Silver Mint, which is a lovely addition to Moonlight Gardens, and a favorite for design work, with long wands of white blooms. Always valued in kitchens across the world, the number of recipes including mint is inexhaustible. Flavors have an even wider range, covering lemon, orange, lime, peppermint, spearmint, pineapple, wintergreen, chocolate, and more. Powerfully scented peppermint leaves have been used to deter mice from entering cupboards and closets. The Herb Society of America , dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community.
Membership is open to anyone interested in herbs.
Membership may be as an individual or through a unit. Units of The Herb Society of America are autonomous groups and may have separate membership requirements. The house was built in 1841 using local stone by a Lake County farmer, Henry Earl, and is now considered the oldest stone structure in Lake County. It is on the National Registry of Historical Places. As the seasons change, our site will keep in pace.