Herbs

If your calendula seeds are not sprouting into flowering plants, there could be a variety of reasons. Why Calendula Seeds Are not Sprouting Here are some possible issues and how …

We love learning all about the plants in our garden and in the wild. Beyond the obvious edible uses of the vegetables we grow, there’s so much more to know. …

AKA Garden Sorrel, and Botanically as Rumex Acetosa When it comes to adding a tangy twist to your culinary creations, consider growing French Sorrel (Rumex acetosa). This vibrant herb not …

Hay Fever Season Keeping You Indoors? If your love of gardening and being out in nature is hampered by allergies, this article on herbs that help with seasonal allergies and …

We love discovering new (to us) plants on our woodland walks, (as well as the weeds in our yard and garden)! One recent discovery for our area in the Piedmont …

Edible wild lettuce (Lactuca spp.) is a wild plant native to Europe that has spread throughout other parts of the world. Typically considered a weed plant, the Lactuca virosa variety …

Most people are familiar with the vast and beneficial uses of ginger root, (rhizome, actually). But did you know that you can also make good use of ginger leaves? That’s …

We love growing, foraging, harvesting and preserving many different herb and plant leaves, roots, flowers and fruit to use for herbal teas. So when my son was pruning his ginger …

We’re all familiar with that sweet fragrance in spring and summer, and that drop of nectar from the honeysuckle flower. Perhaps we’ve even had the fortune to taste honeysuckle jelly. …

While it is possible to smoke mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), it is important to note that there can be hazards associated with smoking any substance. So in this article on smoking …