Spices

Trim the plants back substantially to 4-8” tall—they do not need their foliage during the winter and will regrow in spring. Once the ground is… Read More »What Do You Do With Salvias In The Winter?

Russian Sage Steep sage leaves in hot water for 15-30 minutes to create a medicinal tea that can help relieve stomach pain and indigestion. Tea… Read More »Can You Drink Russian Sage Tea?

Russian Sage is not a salvia, or true sage, but the grey-green of its foliage, its aromatic qualities and purple flowers are certainly similar to… Read More »Is Russian Sage The Same As Regular Sage?

Time it right. If you want to take cuttings from a parent plant, such as a salvia, early spring is usually the best time to… Read More »When Should You Take Cuttings?

Although the leaves may smell like those of culinary garden sage (Salvia officinalis), Russian sage is technically not a sage. The aromatic leaves emit a… Read More »Are Russian Sage Toxic?

900 species. More than 900 species of salvias grow worldwide. Here are a few of our favorites for the South. How many kinds of sage… Read More »How Many Type Of Sage Are There?

Russian sage has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and is smoked as a euphoriant. What can I do with Russian sage flowers?… Read More »Can You Smoke Russian Sage Flower?

Is Russian sage edible? Although the leaves may smell like those of culinary garden sage (Salvia officinalis), Russian sage is technically not a sage. The… Read More »Can Russian Sage Be Used For Cooking?

No, sage is not a toxic plant. Sage is used in food as an aromatic spice and also as a natural remedy. It belongs to… Read More »Are Any Sage Plants Poisonous?

The herbs with leaves, such as bay, mint and sage, can be placed on paper towels on a tray to dry in about five to… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Dehydrate Sage?