How to make mullein tea
Mullein leaf and flowers both make excellent herbal tea ingredients. In this article, I will show you how to make mullein tea, explain other herbs that pair well with mullein,...
Encountering the mysterious ghost pipe plant
Ghost pipe plant, Monotropa uniflora, is a beautiful and unusual wildflower. This spotlight explains its habits, conservation needs, and traditional uses. Recently, I found a stand of ghost pipe while...
When to harvest mullein flowers, leaves, and roots
Mullein leaves, flowers, and roots are used in traditional Western herbalism. We will talk about how mullein is used in another article, but this one explains the basics for harvesting....
How to grow motherwort in an herb garden
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a favorite herb in my garden. It comes back year after year and has many different uses. Learning how to grow motherwort in your own garden...
An introduction to elecampane herb
I hope you enjoy this excerpt from my new elecampane herb ebook. I give you a little taste in this post, but the full lesson is available for free on the...
Exploring the herbal uses of holly in global traditions
The holly and the ivy. Winter decorations wouldn't be complete without them, but most people don't give them a second thought the rest of the year. This is a shame,...
Herbal Uses for Bee Balm
Bee balm is a native plant with a gorgeous flower. Depending on the species, the flowers may be pink, purple, or red. It's a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens and...
Herbal Uses for Motherwort
There are many herbal uses for motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and it's a great choice for herbal preparedness kits. I think it's easy for this herb to get pushed to the...
Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy
Hedera helix, or common ivy, is a familiar ornamental plant in modern households and gardens. It’s herbal history, on the other hand, has been all but forgotten! Let's take a...
The best time to harvest Spilanthes
This year, I grew Spilanthes acmella (aka Acmella oleoracea) for the first time. That was the easy part. The tricky part was figuring out the best time to harvest Spilanthes!...