by Ellen Rigell | Sep 15, 2020 | Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
A traditional summer delicacy for some and a culinary curiosity for others, rhubarb has a reputation for both its tangy flavor and mystique. Although it rarely makes its way to the table, it adds both taste and nutrition when it does. Rhubarb even boasts an array of...
by Siri Undlin | Sep 11, 2020 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Cheery yellow blooms and powerful medicinal properties make St. John’s Wort a beloved plant in any herbalist garden. Botanically known as Hypericum perforatum, this plant is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. Today it can be found all over the...
by Evan Levy | Sep 3, 2020 | Biology, Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Borage flowers provide delightful splashes of blue for your garden. They attract loads of pollinators, have edible leaves and flowers, and are a medicinal herb. All around, borage, also sometimes called starflower, is a top choice for gardeners around the world. It is...
by Evan Levy | Aug 28, 2020 | Flowers, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
As a plant geek and gardener, I get asked ‘what are perennials?’ all the time. Usually, plant identification is tricky and full of inconsistencies and surprises. Luckily, perennial identification is straightforward. The concept of a perennial plant is easy...
by Ellen Rigell | Aug 20, 2020 | Edible Plants, Useful Plants
[Disclaimer: Nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Be sure to consult with a physician before incorporating any new treatment – herbal or otherwise.] Perhaps you love its aromatic, earthy flavor in meals or tea or you’ve seen...
by Siri Undlin | Aug 14, 2020 | Biology, Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
When it comes to preventative health care and holistic remedies, plants continue to shape our perspective on surviving and thriving. Through millennia, our scientific understanding of medicine and treatment has made wild leaps and bounds. All progress is deeply rooted...
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