Category: Herbs & Things
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Volunteers in My Yard: St. John’s Wort (Early Leaves and Solstice Anticipation)
Early signs of St. John’s Wort in my yard. Note the tiny translucent dots on the leaves-one of its classic identifiers If you’re out poking around the garden or wandering your favorite wild patch this time of year, you might spot something special: the first leafy signs of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). Right now,…
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*I’m Thinking About Herbal Tea: Because Magic Tastes Delicious (And Spring Is Coming)*
Spring is coming, and with it, dandelions—nature’s little miracles. They’re a bee’s first food and your next favorite tea. Packed with benefits from root to flower, dandelions are here to detox, nourish, and remind you that even the humblest plants can be extraordinary. Cheers to spring sipping!
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Queen Anne’s Lace: The Royal Guide to This Wild Beauty
Queen Anne’s Lace, the wild carrot with a touch of royalty! With her delicate, lacy white flowers and the signature dark purple centerpiece, she stands out among wildflowers. Her finely divided leaves and purplish, hairy stem make her easy to spot, though she does have a look-alike: poison hemlock. This botanical beauty isn’t just about…
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Thistle: A Little History and Magic from One of Nature’s Prettiest Prickly Plants
Thistles are a group of flowering plants known for their prickly leaves and stems. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which includes many other familiar plants like daisies and sunflowers. The name “Asteraceae” derives from “Aster,” the ancient Greek word for “star,” highlighting the star-like arrangement of the flowers in this botanical family. …and I…