How to make candied violets
Candied violets are one of my favorite spring traditions. They make beautiful decorations for baked goods like cookies or cupcakes; or use them to elevate a fruit salad or strawberry...
Blue vervain uses for home herbalists
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a nervine herb native to eastern North America. It is related to European vervain (V. officinalis), which shares many of the same uses. A common...
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...