by Evan Levy | Aug 7, 2020 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Echinacea, also known as coneflower, may be the most widely used herbal plant native to the United States. Even folks who know nothing about herbalism have likely heard of echinacea. Indigenous peoples use echinacea for a variety of illnesses and have for hundreds of...
by Siri Undlin | Jul 27, 2020 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Some plants seem to have traveled through time, alongside Homo sapiens every step of the way. Wherever we explore, live our lives, and build societies, some plants are right there too – quietly providing support throughout the generations. Mugwort is one of...
by Ellen Rigell | Jul 23, 2020 | Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Between its notorious sting and worldwide range, most people have at least heard of stinging nettle. But nettle’s incredible health benefits truly reel in the plant’s fanbase. Nutritious and simple to prepare, nettle tea is a great way to enjoy everything the plant...
by Evan Levy | Jul 15, 2020 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
If you came to this page for an easy answer for identifying the raspberries in your neighborhood, you may want to turn around. Raspberries present botanists with some of the most challenging identification problems in the world. As a layperson, using the simple term...
by Patrick O'Hare | Jun 11, 2020 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Useful Plants
Lemon balm has been used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments for hundreds of years. It was first utilized around central Europe and the Middle East several millennia ago. Since then, its utilities have expanded to its inclusion in food, beverage, and more....
by Evan Levy | Jun 10, 2020 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification
Eating wild berries while out on a walk or hike is a summer delight. These juicy treats quench thirst on hot days, can be baked into decadent pies, and are packed with healthy vitamins and antioxidants. If you want to dive into foraging, there is no better place to...
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