EDIBLE PLANTS

The popular and potent echinacea plant is native to North America and is commonly used in herbal medicine, particularly in the form of tea and tinctures. We love it, grow …

Parsley is an aromatic herb that adds a fresh and vibrant flavor to a wide range of dishes. It’s often used fresh, but when you’ve got an abundance of it, …

In a world where natural, organic products are increasingly favored (but still more expensive), creating homemade antibiotic ointments as natural Neosporin alternatives is a practical and satisfying endeavor. Not only …

A perennial plant native to the Northern Hemisphere, Yarrow benefits are many, so many in fact that the more we researched, the more we discovered. In addition to the many …

It’s always alarming to discover your prized tomato plants afflicted by disease. This past week we found and are treating Tomato Blossom End Rot on our tomatoes plants. Blossom End …

Do you know the difference between Queen Anne’s Lace vs. poison hemlock plants? If you enjoy harvesting wildflowers, this is something you’ll want to know Water Hemlock (Cicuta virosa), is …

It’s blooming in the fields and roadsides all around us now, so it seemed a good time to look into some of the Queen Anne’s Lace uses and benefits. Also …

Wild lettuce tincture, as with most tinctures is actually very easy to make. Anything new can seem intimidating the first time, but once you learn how to make wild lettuce …

We love the purple foods for the extra antioxidants they contain. So we’re now growing a couple different purple potatoes, and plan to grow other varieties over time. The nutrients …

Mint teas are a great way to refresh during (or after) a day in the garden, and they’re good hot or cold, alone or in herbal blends or infused water. …