[Sca-cooks] Herb of the Year 2008-2015

[Sharon Gordon]

The International Herb Association designates a herb of the year for each
year.  People might enjoy piggy backing historical research to coincide with
each year’s theme.

This year is Calendula and Susan Belsinger has compiled a book on it:
http://www.iherb.org/hoy2008.htm
2008 - calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Next year is the bay laurel—lots of SCA possibilities there :-).
2009 - sweet bay/bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Future herbs of the year will be:
2010 - dill (Anethum graveolens)
2011 Horseradish
2012 Rose
2013 Elderberry
2014 Artemisias
2015 Savory

Past herbs of the year were:
1995 - fennel
1996 - monarda (bee balm) 
1997 - thyme
1998 - mint
1999 - lavender (genus Lavandula)
2000 - rosemary (genus Rosemarinus)
2001 - sage (genus Salvia)
2002 - echinacea (genus Echinacea)
2003 - basil (genus Ocimum)
2004 - garlic (species Allium sativum)
2005 - oregano/marjoram (genus Origanum)
2006 - scented geraniums (genus Pelargonium)
2007 - lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Sharon
gordonse at one.net