TLH Blog

Next up in our herbal preparations series is one that is not as well-known. The herb-infused oil is most commonly thought of as a culinary preparation. We've all seen infused and flavored olive o … read more

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has found a spot in gardens as a sought-after, beautiful, decorative flower. What most growers don't realize, however, is that they're growing a powerful herb. Va … read more

There is a pretty little berry that you won't find in the grocery store. It's not one you want to sit down and snack on, but it is one to know about. It is called Oregon Grape. It earned its name by b … read more

The tangerine has become a staple food in the US.  However it wasn't always available here.  This delicious citrus is originally from Asia. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine ( … read more

A few weeks ago, we discussed what an herbal infusion is.  An infusion is one way to prepare herbs for consumption, most commonly as a drink.  Another method, decoction, is also used by herb … read more

Ask a gardener how they feel about nettle. You’re likely to hear what a pesky weed it is. You’ll hear how its difficult to remove from the garden. They will tell you about getting stung wh … read more

There is nothing quite as nice as a summer herb garden. To head out the back door and have fresh herbs available is so valuable. Not only can plant herbs to enhance our food, we can plant medicine as … read more

The official start of camping season has arrived. A staple of camping for most of us is the S’more. There’s nothing quite like a gooey marshmallow cooked just right over the campfire. What … read more

Warmer days and more time outside have arrived. This is a welcome change for most of us. It also means bug bites, sunburn, stings, cuts, etc. As we work together through our understanding of various h … read more