Wild Edibles

Lamium purpureum, commonly known as purple dead nettle, is a common weed that many might overlook (or even consider a nuisance) when tending to yard and garden. However, as with …

Stellaria media, commonly known as ‘chickweed’, is an herbaceous plant revered in various cultural traditions for its medicinal properties. This article explores the numerous chickweed benefits in both traditional (ethnobotanical) …

Stellaria media, commonly known as common chickweed, is a widespread annual and perennial flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. Chickweed is recognized by its delicate appearance, including its small, white, …

Many curse the invasive nature of this tenacious plant, and with good reason, for it can and does indeed spread rapidly and prolifically. However, there are multiflora rose medicinal uses …

We’re on a mission to learn as much as we can about the plants that we grow, and their benefits beyond the obvious. So while we’ve been growing the striking …

Beauty berry tea, with its vibrant hue and unique flavor, is a delightful herbal brew that’s not only easy on the palate but also packed with health benefits. In this …

We first met the American Beautyberry plant in early September of 2019 while staying at a lovely AirBnB Bed and Breakfast in Albemarle and Nelson County, Virginia. The name of …

Goldenrod Solidago is Actually Beneficial for Seasonal Allergies! In case you were wondering, it’s highly unlikely that your fall allergies are caused by this beautiful plant. Not only are there …

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 …