EDIBLE PLANTS

We’ve come to regularly enjoy medicinal herbal tea blends that we grow or harvest from the yard and woods around us. We love learning about new ones and adding them …

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 …

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has a long history of use as a healing herb supported by tradition and science. We enjoy mugwort tea, but we wanted to learn more about mugwort …

Did you know that not only can you actually eat lemon peels, but that it’s really good for you? There are also many health benefits of lemon peels — as …

If you use a lot of lemons, whether it’s lemonade in summer, or daily lemon water like we enjoy, you’re probably wondering how to use lemon peels for other things …

Growing radicchio as a perennial vegetable is easy, rewarding and — as with all perennials — is the gift that keeps on giving. Plant it once, then watch it grow …

We love purple majesty potatoes. They’re tasty, more nutritious than regular potatoes, and add lovely color to a dish or plate. Just as orange fruits and vegetables contain ample beta …

It’s well known that deer eat hostas (unfortunately). But are hostas edible for people? Yes! You can eat hostas, and while wildlife may eat them, it’s not good for pets. …

A Wild Medicinal Edible to Know and Grow Don’t kill that weed! Plantago Major is an edible and medicinal plant and one of the best weeds for food and medicine. Plantain, …