Free coupon booklets valued at $30 will be distributed June 1 through 5 to seniors for the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs in Pike County.

The Cookery offers food for people who care deeply about what they eat but aren?t inclined to make a big fuss about it.

"The list of things to do with herbs is almost unlimited," writes Taylor author Judy Barrett in "What Can I Do With My Herbs?" (Texas A&M University Press, $19.95 flexbound).

GALVESTON Local cooks can stock up on their favorite herbs at the Sunshine Center's annual plant sale.

In 1942, a little-known Michigan-born journalist living in Europe decided to write a cookbook of sorts. Her name was M.F.K. Fisher, and the result, , was less a collection of recipes than a guide to, and a fierce defense of, eating well when the world was at war, food was scarce and the proverbial wolf was "snuffling at the door." Fisher was adamant that, whatever the circumstances, one must try ...

As hard as it may be to believe, the Smith Valley Heritage Diners have been serving dinner for almost a year. Dan (the nursery man) from Nevada's Own Nursery was on hand at Thursday's dinner and raffled off several herbs and vegetables from his nursery.

If you haven't already replaced pansies with summer annuals, do so at the beginning of the month. Yes, they may still be looking just fine ... but they will fade by the end of the month. And late June/early July isn't the best time to set out new plants.

Anderson Farms, Sparta Many varieties of tomatoes including cherry, plum, and heirloom; pumpkins and gourds; flowers, herbs, jams; Seasonal Farmstand 20 Davis Road, Branchville, NJ 07826; 973-875-4384

Anderson Farms, Sparta Many varieties of tomatoes including cherry, plum, and heirloom; pumpkins and gourds; flowers, herbs, jams; Seasonal Farmstand 20 Davis Road, Branchville, NJ 07826; 973-875-4384

The annual Master Gardener plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 9 to 9 to 11 a.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 4H Memorial Building in Middletown. The selection includes, but is not limited to, annuals, perennials, herbs and houseplants. The Orange County 4-H is having its annual yard sale at the same time and place. Call 343-0664 for more information.