How to Make a Succus
Posted on04 Jun 2021
A succus is the freshly expressed juice of a plant or its fruit. If you aren’t familiar with this kind of herbal […]
Transform Your Land Into a Botanical Sanctuary
Posted on28 May 2021
Native plants and their habitats are under threat. These threats come from overharvesting caused by the demand of the herbal market, and […]
Vining Herbs: Take Gardening to New Heights
Posted on04 May 2021
Vining plants do so much for a garden. Vertical climbing plants take up minimal ground space and add height and texture to […]
California Poppy Benefits + Recipe
Posted on29 Apr 2021
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), the state flower of California, is a beautiful wildflower that has been an ally to western-dwelling Indigenous peoples […]
Bioregional Herbalism
Posted on01 Apr 2021
Bioregional herbalism is the oldest form of herbal practice. Before global trade people used what was close at hand. This taught herbal […]
Herbal Trees
Posted on30 Mar 2021
Trees are a lovely way to decorate and enhance the landscape in a multitude of ways. Some trees are large with dense […]
4 Options for Herbal Ground Cover
Posted on23 Mar 2021
An herbal ground cover is a great option for gardeners looking to fill empty space in their garden beds or fill patches […]
How to Grow Echinacea
Posted on11 Mar 2021
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) is an herbaceous, flowering perennial native to North America. This plant has a long history of use and is […]
Seed Soaking: Herb Gardening 101
Posted on26 Feb 2021
Seed soaking is a method of preparing seeds, specifically those with hard outer shells, for planting. Seeds that need to be soaked […]
Seed Scarification: What Herb Gardeners Need to Know
Posted on23 Feb 2021
Seeds are packaged by nature to survive the elements. A tough outer shell protects the tender plant embryo inside. Some seed coatings […]
Echinacea and Goldenseal: When to Use One Over the Other
Posted on09 Feb 2021
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) are popular herbal allies during cold and flu season. These plants can help cope with […]
5 Herbs That Thrive in a Southwest Garden
Posted on04 Feb 2021
The first step to growing a successful Southwest garden is appreciating the environment in which you are growing. Depending on where you […]
Starting Your Own Herb Seeds? Time for Cold Stratification!
Posted on22 Jan 2021
January may not seem like an obvious time for garden work in the Northern Hemisphere, but this is actually a crucial time […]
How to Compost: Getting Started Guide
Posted on14 Apr 2014
Spring is finally starting to show its face in our corner of the world, and Earth Day is just around the corner. […]
