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But which one?<\/p>\n<p>Recently, I was chatting with Joyce (Kilborn) Laitinen, president of the Willamette Valley Herb Society, and editor of their chock-full-of-tips newsletter <em>Willamette Herb<\/em>. We were at a gathering of schoolmates who had attended Silverton Union High School in Oregon\u2019s scenic and fertile Willamette Valley. What I love about reunions is \u201cre-meeting\u201d old friends and learning about their passions. Herbs are Joyce\u2019s passion.        <\/p>\n<p>I asked Joyce what her favorite herb was. Her answer was quick and decisive. \u201cLavender. Every part is useful. It\u2019s aromatic, decorative, beautiful, medicinal, and delicious\u2026as in lavender ice cream, cookies, tea, and even&#8230;lavender chicken!\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Lavender chicken? That was a stretch for me, but I admit her list was making me hungry. \u201cDo you chop your herbs\u2026or slice them\u2026squeeze or squish them\u2026or what?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have a coffee grinder I use only for spices,\u201d she said to my surprise. But then, I think, <em>Why not?<\/em> When I was 10, I ground up my mother\u2019s roses in her meat grinder, hoping I could make rose perfume\u2026only to discover the juice I got from the mangled petals smelled like ground hamburger!    <\/p>\n<p>Joyce explained how her passion came to her. \u201cWhen I was a child, my grandmother had a huge cottage garden with herbs and flowers. When I was ill, she dosed me with herbs.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Joyce caused me to ask myself: What herbs are in my life? I admit to having a Brown Thumb. But years ago, I stuck a sprig of peppermint in some dirt by the driveway and since then, I\u2019ve been pinching leaves for my tea. On my deck, I have lemony thyme and basil still in their plastic pots, and I enjoy zipping out and grabbing a few leaves to toss in whatever I am preparing salads, soups, or meats. So, why not try lavender?<\/p>\n<p>Herbs aren\u2019t Joyce\u2019s only passion. She baked 300 pies for the booth her church, Camby United Methodist, hosted at the Oregon State Fair this year.<\/p>\n<p>My passion? Eating pies\u2026that\u2019s a worthy passion! Hmmm. How about a lavender pie?     <\/p>\n<p>\u2014Carol         <\/p>\n<p>Feel free to <a href=\"mailto:growgreen@guideposts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email me<\/a> your environmental tips and questions!<\/p>\n<p><em>Members of Willamette Herb Society receive the newsletter, <\/em>Willamette Herb<em>, featuring Joyce\u2019s \u201cHerb of the Month\u201d and seasonal tips. They also get to hear speakers and attend outings\u2014dues are only $15. You can learn more from <a href=\"mailto:Mina.Oregon@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mina.Oregon@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A riddle for you: What has the aroma of an expensive perfume, the beauty of a flower, the properties of a medicine, a mouth-watering taste, and is fun to use in decorating? Give up? OK. Here\u2019s a hint. It\u2019s an herb. But which one? 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