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Herb of the Day: Uva Ursi(Post)
Uva Ursi has a unique fan- bears. In fact, the plant itself is nicknamed bear berry. The berries are some of the earlier berries to develop and bears love them! It is also known as kinnikinnick, ...
Herb of the Day: Irish Moss(Post)Chondrus crispus is better known as Irish Moss. This beautiful, highly mucilaginous plant is not a moss at all, but rather an alga. Found along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, ...
Herb of the Day: Strawberry Leaf(Post)The delicious little berries are a favorite worldwide and are pretty easy to grow. Most people ignore the nutritious leaves on the strawberry plant, however. Strawberry leaves are delicious and make ...
Doctrine of Signatures: How Plants Reveal Their Healing Uses(Post)As you've learned about herbs, you may have heard of a concept called "the Doctrine of Signatures." This phrase in and of itself can seem a bit confusing. Signatures? As in, what I sign my name with? ...
Herb of the Month: Dandelion(Post)Love them or hate them, dandelion season is upon us. This humble yellow flower is a prize to herbalists-home gardeners remain unconvinced. They are an important first food for pollinators, especially ...
Herb of the Month: St John's Wort(Post)Have you ever wondered about the name of this herb? The lore behind the name is quite interesting. These beautiful yellow flowers first begin to bloom around the feast day for St John the Baptist. Th ...
Herb of the Day: Feverfew(Post)On occasion, we get lucky with the name of an herb, giving us a special clue about the herb itself. Feverfew is one such herb. As the name implies, feverfew is traditionally used to help reduce fever ...
Herb of the Day: Mullein(Post)Herb of the Day: Mullein Brought over by colonists, this herb has spread nationwide and is one we are sure you have seen! It is an incredibly hardy plant with over 200 varieties. You will find it gro ...
