Echinacea benefits for home herbalists
What do you know about Purple Coneflower? Most people know at least a little about this plant. It's commonly known as Echinacea. But Echinacea's many uses may surprise you! This...
Baikal skullcap for health and wellness
Baikal skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a lesser-known herb in the West. However, it is a useful nervous system and immune support herb. Read on and learn about Baikal skullcap according...
Tips for growing thyme
Thyme is the sort of plant that is easily out of sight, out of mind. However, this little herbal powerhouse deserves a spot at everyone's doorstep. Here's why and how...
Tips for crafting summertime herbal drinks for hydration
This is an excerpt from the Summer edition of Botanical Anthology. Looking for seasonal, plant-centered recipes, tips and tutorials? This quarterly publication includes over 45 articles from a host of...
Choosing the best types of bee balm for your herb garden
Bee balm is one of my favorite plants. In addition to providing nectar for bees and butterflies, these showy native plants have herbal uses, too! There are several types of...
Thyme tea for health and wellness
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has a flavor profile that is bright, aromatic, and pungent. This herb makes a lovely beverage tea, but there are also traditional medicinal benefits associated with thyme...
Botanical Anthology spring 2023 review
Happy first day of Spring! Are you looking for some seasonal herbal inspiration? I wrote an article about self heal for a new digital magazine, and I hope you will...
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...