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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 w ...
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 ...
Herb of the Day: Peppermint(Post)Today's herb may well be the most well-known flavor we'll cover on this blog. It's a flavor that the holidays would be incomplete without for millions of people. Peppermint is widely used both for it ...
The Top Herbs for Cold & Flu Season(Post)Herbs have been used to provide cold & flu relief for centuries. Virtually every people group worldwide has recorded use of herbs to help them feel well. Historical texts document the ...
Herb of the Day: Chickweed(Post)Chickweed is a common weed that can be a frustration for gardeners. This plant is hardy and grows year-round along roadsides, in cracks along your driveway, and all over the yard. High in Vitamin C, ...
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, ...
All About the Herbs of Thanksgiving(Post)The first thing most people think of with Thanksgiving is food. This is the season bundles of fresh herbs are readily used. When we pull out seasonal spice blends and have our favorite "holiday taste ...
Herb of the Day: Red Clover(Post)Step out into a field on a late spring or summer day and you're likely to find a field of red clovers. This beautiful flower is commonly marked off as a pesky weed. However, it is not only a benefici ...
Herb of the Day: Lavender(Post)Few herbs are as well known or widely used as lavender. This distinctive purple flower shows up in toiletries, room sprays, baby products, relaxation items, and more. Scent is a powerful memory trigg ...
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: Marshmallow(Post)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. Wha ...
Herb of the Day: Fennel(Post)Fennel is an old favorite used for culinary purposes and by herbalists. Typically, herbalists use the seed, but the leaves and flowers are occasionally used, and chefs use the plant's bulb. One of th ...
