Where the Herbs Are

In the April 7 Letters section, Walter Houk asks for epazote sources. I grow it in my back-yard garden--it will self-seed in this climate. Seeds are available from Plants of the Southwest (Aqua Fria, Route 6, Box 11 A, Santa Fe, N.M. 87505) and Nichols Garden Nursery (Old Pacific North, Albany, Ore. 97321). It is a trouble-free plant that could probably be grown in planters as well as in the garden.

--SHARON L. JOHNSON

Eagle Rock

Epazote is difficult to find, but well worth the effort. Dried epazote is sold at El Mercado market, 3425 East 1st St., Los Angeles, (213) 269-2953. It is also available via mail order from Southwest Gourmet Gallery, Sinagua Plaza, Suite D, 320 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, Ariz. 86336, (602) 282-2682 or (800) 888-3484.

--CARMEN HILLEBREW

Los Angeles