Fresh Start Herbs
About Susan Betz
Susan Betz Susan Betz is an author, garden communicator, lecturer, and conservationist specializing in herbs and native plants. She has been actively growing and using herbs to educate the public about gardening and the natural world for over 35 years.
Susan's Books
Susan is the author of two well-received books, Neighboring with Nature: Native Herbs for Purpose and Pleasure and Herbal Houseplants: Grow beautiful herbs - indoors! For flavor, fragrance, and fun.
Susan Speaks
Looking for an entertaining, knowledgable, and unique speaker? Susan presents a variety of talks and can customize talks for any audience. She’s happy to speak virtually or travel. Click the button to read more!
Planting for Purpose and Pleasure
Agastache -Herb of the year 2019
Pastel palettes just waiting to be found. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
The Legend of the Corn Husk Doll
At one time the Corn Husk People had very beautiful faces. The Creator placed them on the earth to be the companions to the children.
And dew-bright webs festoon the grass In roadside fields at morning........Elizabeth Akers
All Things are connected. What ever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. What ever he does to the web, he does to himself.
Petticoats and Fur: Hepatica Dressed for Spring
It has been a cold spring here in southwest Michigan. I found some determined Hepatica plants pushing their way up through dead leaves and lingering snow.The first flower of spring! Finally!
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