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Herb of the Day: Motherwort(Post)
Mother's Day is right around the corner. To celebrate this day, we wanted to share a unique herb with you. On occasion, the name of an herb also reflects its medicinal benefits. Motherwort is one of t
Herb Foraging 101(Post)Late Spring and early Summer are often when people start thinking about herb foraging. There are herbs growing all over this time of year! In fact, most of the plants growing in your yard that you wri
Herb of the Day: Astragalus(Post)Astragalus, or Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It's become a valuable part of herbal medicine in Western culture as well.
Herb of the Day: Ginger(Post)Close your eyes and imagine the sweet/spicy scent and flavor of ginger. This herb is a favorite in the fall and winter seasons. Known as a warming herb, ginger begins to grace our plates more often as
Herb of the Day: Oatstraw | Oatstraw Benefits & Uses (Post)Oatstraw is the stem from which the grain oatmeal grows. It is harvested during the "milky oat" stage while still green. The grain is separated, and the stem, seeds, and leaves are used in herbal prep
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 fevers
Herb of the Day: Chickweed(Post)Chickweed is a common weed that can frustrate gardeners. This plant is hardy and grows year-round along roadsides, in cracks along your driveway, and all over the yard. However, for herbalists, it's a
Herb of the Day: Black Cohosh (Post)Black Cohosh is native to North America and has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples. Herbalists primarily use it for women's health issues, but it has many other uses as well. Herbalist Mat
Herb of the Day: Passionflower(Post)Passionflower (also written as Passion Flower) may be the most remarkable looking herb we'll cover in our Herb of the Day posts. This flower is stunning to look at and helps attract bees and butterfli
Herb of the Day: Marshmallow(Post)Camping season has arrived. A staple of camping for most of us is the S’more. Most people don’t know marshmallows were originally made with marshmallow root. In fact, a healthy, herb-infused marshmal
Herb of the Day: Flaxseed(Post)Flaxseed has been gaining popularity lately due to its wide variety of uses and high amount of fiber, magnesium, minerals, and Omega-3’s. This seed can be eaten, added to smoothies, used as a flour,
Herb of the Day: Nettle(Post)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 while trying t
