July 19, 2019 Marjoram vs Oregano, Caroline Dormon, John Macoun, Philip Moffitt, The Wild Garden by William Robinson, Rick Darke, Visit Public Gardens, and Robert Fenton

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What’s the Difference Between Oregano and Marjoram?

If you've grown both, you know they look quite similar, and they are often confused for one another. But when it comes to flavor and taste, they are easy to tell apart.

Oregano tends to be earthy, pungent, and spicy. It can easily overpower the other flavors in a dish. To subdue the pungency, cooks recommend using the dried form of oregano.

On the other hand, marjoram is milder. Use that alliteration to help you remember, Mild Marjoram. Marjoram’s flavor is more refined; it's floral and woodsy. Because marjoram is sweeter and milder, chefs recommend using fresh marjoram rather than dried for cooking.

Botanical History On This Day

1888 Caroline “Carrie” Dormon, Louisiana naturalist, botanist, and conservation pioneer, was born—forever entwined with longleaf pines and wild places.

1920 John Macoun, one of Canada’s leading botanists, died at age 90 after a lifetime guided by curiosity and delight in plants.

Unearthed Words

Philip Moffitt reflects on flowers and the human longing for meaning.

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Today's Botanic Spark

1933 Landscape architect Robert Fenton was born. His story of planting a tree reminds us that sometimes it’s better to plant first and ask permission later.

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