All chefs know that the secret to good food is fresh herbs. Whether you are a chef or just someone who appreciates the flavor of fresh, organic herbs, having an herb garden is becoming an essential part of every home environment. In addition to culinary uses, herbs are also grown for a myriad of reasons such as natural remedies, fragrance, beauty, to dye textiles, for attracting pollinators and even to repel other insects. Some herbs are even grown for spiritual ceremonies and rituals. While there are many uses for herbs, growing your own herbs is something that everyone should incorporate into their home environment. It is economic, good for the environment and good for your health! Tammi Hartung, author of Homegrown Herbs- A Complete Guide To Growing, Using and Enjoying More than 100 Herbs, will share her stories and inspirational guidelines for growing and using herbs as a part of ones daily lifestyle. She will discuss ways to garden on the windowsill during cold seasons and outdoors in the garden the rest of the year. She will describe ways to cook with herbs, how to prepare them for a proper cup of tea and how to use them in the bath. Bio: Tammi Hartung is an herbalist and organic grower with more than 32 years of experience. She and her husband, Chris, own and operate Desert Canyon Farm, a small certified organic wholesale farm in southern Colorado.Tammi is an international speaker and the author of Homegrown Herbs and Growing 101 Herbs That Heal. Her farm is a United Plant Savers botanical Sanctuary and a National Wildlife Habitat Sanctuary. Every spring Tammi and Chris open their farm to the public for 5 weekends as part of their Open Farm Days. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Herbal Goddess,Tammi Hartung. Stay tuned!

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