A guide to growing and using purslane for home herbalists
Purslane is an herb I hadn't thought to share with you until recently. A friend and I were visiting the park with her kids when her daughter accidentally stood on...
Learn How to Harvest and Use Albizia Flowers and Bark
Adaptogens are a group of herbs that support everyday health by assisting our bodies’ response to stress. I’ve written an entire recipe book with easy ways to add adaptogens to...
5 Herbal Trees and Shrubs for Edible Landscaping
Herbal trees and shrubs are useful additions around your yard or homestead. They can provide shade, wildlife habitat, and useful barks, leaves, and berries for the home herbalist. They are...
5 herbs that grow everywhere
Some herbs are selective about where they grow. They may need special temperature or soil requirements. However, there are many herbs that grow everywhere in temperate climates. If you are...
The herbal history of wild carrot
Wild carrot, Daucus carota, is a very common weed in my part of the world. It's also known as Queen Anne's Lace. Surprise, surprise, it's not native, and comes from Europe...
Quick and easy violet syrup tutorial
Violet syrup is a staple in my herbal pantry. Here's a very easy leaf and flower honey syrup that I like to keep on hand during dry cough and sore...
Beautiful blue tea with foraged violets
Foraged violets are a spring treat for many herbalists. They are one of the first wild greens to appear after winter. Herbalists also love them for their ability to help...
Traditional uses of wild violets article collection
Wild violets are often relegated to the "pesky lawn weed" category by gardeners. Surprisingly, this small plant is quite useful. Read on to discover violet's health benefits. I've also included...
Celebrate spring with homemade dandelion jelly
Spring greens are in full swing here on the farmstead, and it has been an incredible year for dandelions. I've never seen the blossoms this large or plentiful. Dandelion jelly...
Medicinal use of black willow in historical accounts
Willow trees have long been used in healing, and there are many traditional medicinal uses for willow. When most herbalists turn to willow, they reach for white willow, Salix alba, which...