News — Herbs

There are a few plants out there that don’t have broad popularity and I just can’t understand why. Number one on that list is lovage. What’s not to love about lovage? The entire plant is edible, from root to tip, and it has a bright, fresh flavor that tastes a bit like citrusy celery. It’s also hardy, fuss-free, and reseeds readily without becoming invasive. It doesn’t just make for good eating, either. The dark green, frilly leaves make an impressive showing in the garden on plants that can reach six feet tall at maturity. The bright yellow flowers are marvelously...