Herbs have been around forever, but how well do you understand them? In this episode we have a conversation with Kim Roman.
Kim Roman shares her expertise, derives from her forthcoming book "Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts."
We talk about various topics concerning growing, using, and appreciating herbs.
How do you differentiate culinary herbs from medicinal ones,
the overlapping roles of herbs and spices,
understanding botanical names,
keys to successfully growing herbs,
turning herbs into elegant and practical crafts,
creating herb oils, mocktails, and understanding tisanes.
We also touch on the role of an herbalist, maintaining and promoting wellness with herbs, and common and unique uses for herbs in cooking and garnishing.
00:04 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast
00:42 Understanding the World of Herbs with Kim Roman
01:07 Distinguishing Between Culinary and Medicinal Herbs
01:19 The Importance of Botanical Names in Herbology
01:25 Keys to Successfully Growing Herbs
01:38 The Role of an Herbalist and Wellness with Herbs
01:57 Understanding Culinary Herbs vs Medicinal Herbs
03:07 The Overlapping Roles of Herbs and Spices
04:00 The Importance of Knowing Your Plant
05:07 Key Elements for Successful Herb Growing
06:00 The Art of Container Gardening
08:34 Understanding the Herb Spiral
12:19 Choosing the Right Herbs for Your Garden
13:45 Understanding Plant Profiles
17:14 Harvesting and Processing Herbs for Optimal Results
25:27 Creating Herb Oils, Mocktails, and More
26:46 Cooking with Herbs: Tips and Tricks
31:16 Creating Herb-Forward Cocktails and Mocktails
32:11 Creating Unique Cocktails with Herbs
33:24 The Rise of Mocktails and Health Consciousness
33:58 Understanding Tisanes and Herbal Teas
34:47 The Role of Herbs in Wellness and Illness Prevention
36:11 The Role and Importance of an Herbalist
40:14 Crafting with Herbs: The Rosemary Wreath
42:03 Introducing the Book: Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts
47:36 The Value of Starting Small in Gardening
48:17 The Reality of Gardening: Not Everything Goes Right
54:47 The Importance of Latin Names in Gardening
54:57 The Beauty and Peace Found in Gardening
55:41 Learning from Gardening Mistakes: The Importance of Studying Your Land
57:42 The Love for Unique Plants: The Golden Dragon Fruit
58:14 Connecting with the Gardening Community
58:57 Conclusion: The Joy and Lessons of Gardening