A Fragrant Connection to The Past Through Herbs&Heirloom Flowers

Being passionate about the past, I relish a connection to those who've gone before us.  I'm fascinated with history and love old homes, historic sites, all that ties us to the richness of bygone ages. Intrigued with herbal lore, I often use it in my writing.

Herbs influenced every facet of life in pre-modern times and have changed little over the centuries. When I hold an aromatic sprig of rosemary in my hand, I'm touching the same plant beloved by the ancients. Some heirloom roses hail from t...