Chives – Allium schoenoprasum

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are an easy to grow, perennial plant that offers taste, edible flowers, a long season and low maintenance. They have a mild […]

Plantain – Plantago sp.

Plantain is one of those wild weeds that grows nearly everywhere and is a great first-aid plant. There are many species of plantain but the […]

Turmeric – Curcuma longa

Turmeric has been getting a lot of attention as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The ground root of turmeric produces a rich, golden orange spice […]

Cayenne

My first intimate encounter with cayenne came when, as a budding herbalist, I found an article that recommended sniffing a pinch of cayenne up the nose […]

Oat Straw – Avena sativa

We’ve all heard of the health benefits of a steaming bowl of oatmeal. The stem of oats is also used as a mild nervine tonic […]

Nasturtium Lemon Butter

3 tbs finely sliced nasturtium flowers ½ cup butter – room temp Zest of one lemon 1 tsp. lemon juice Blend together and enjoy this […]

Basil – Ocimum sp.

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an annual herb originally from India. Delicious with any cuisine it is usually affiliated with Italian cooking. There are dozens of […]

Chickweed – Stellaria media

With all the moisture we’ve had recently the chickweed is abundant this year. Chickweed is a high-nutrient, edible weed that is one of the first […]

Nasturtium

Nasturtiums are one of my favorite edible flowers. This easy-to-grow, fragrant, and tasty little plant is a must for every sunny garden. The flowers come […]