June Herb Blurb 2024
Summer has arrived in all its lush glory. Festivals, outdoor concerts, swimming in freshwater lakes, wildflower hikes, and all sorts of activities abound. Take out […]
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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 […]
Herb Blurb – November 2023
Winter has started to make her appearance, personally, I love it, the endless summer can be so tiring. I love the hush of a deep […]
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 […]
Herb Blurb – October 2023
October arrives with kaleidoscope colors, harvest festivals, and the first snows. Take a drive up to the mountains, fall color will soon be at it’s […]
Herb Blurb – September 2023
As the sizzling summer months give way to fall, my favorite season, make time to enjoy all the delights of autumn. The harvest is overflowing now and […]
The Herb Blurb – August 2023
I just got back from a two-week, whirlwind safari tour of Africa and am decidedly crispy so this newsletter will be somewhat abbreviated. It was an […]
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 […]