23 Ways to Use Chamomile
Posted on13 Jul 2015
Chamomile is one of the most recognized and used herbs in the western world. Many people think of it first for anxiety... Read More
Get to Know the Versatile Chamomile Plant
Posted on10 Jul 2015
From the Astereraceae (daisy) family comes the Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) and Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile). Both are known as chamomile, although... Read More
9 Ways To Use Valerian, Valeriana officinalis
Posted on01 Jul 2015
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a lovely garden plant with pinkish-white aromatic flowers. A perennial to Zone 4, valerian thrives in sun to... Read More
Getting to Know the Valerian Plant
Posted on24 Jun 2015
In my last article, I wrote about the lovely aroma of elder flowers. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is on the other end of... Read More
10 Elderflower Recipes and Uses
Posted on09 Jun 2015
The elegant elderflower – if you’ve been noticing large, creamy blossoms on forest edges, then you’re probably seeing the flower of the... Read More
The Joy of Harvesting and Using Elder Flowers
Posted on08 Jun 2015
In recent years, much has been written about elderberries, “the medicine chest of the common folk.” But as lovely as elderberries are,... Read More
12 Nettle Recipes To Add To Your Cookbook
Posted on26 May 2015
It is spring, and to many of us that means time to watch for the nettle. Long ago, our ancestors also watched for... Read More
Stinging Nettle Plant: A Spring Favorite
Posted on26 May 2015
Many herbalists can hardly wait for spring to nourish their bodies naturally with fresh greens from the earth. Much like our ancestors,... Read More
Designing An Herb Garden
Posted on11 May 2015
This is the second article in a two-part series on planning and designing your herb garden! Part I – Tips for Making An Herb Garden... Read More
Tips For Making An Herb Garden Plan
Posted on29 Apr 2015
Join us in this two-part series on planning and designing your herb garden! In this article, we’ll dive into creating an herb garden plan –... Read More