Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots
Every herb has a different timeline for harvest, and harvesting elecampane (Inula helenium) is no different. Here's what I've learned about timing for roots that are the best quality. I...
How to plant milkweed seeds
In today's article, let's talk about how to plant milkweed seeds. There are a few species of milkweed that are often grown in home gardens, but these directions especially apply...
Discovering the herbal history of pleurisy root
Pleurisy root, Asclepias tuberosa, is a milkweed with a storied herbal history. It was influential in the Eclectic tradition in the United States in the late 1800s, which drew on...