Lobelia for Hiccups—And Much More!
March 4, 2015A powerful emetic and antispasmodic, lobelia is a native plant that can help stop hiccups, relieve cold symptoms and treat asthma.
Bilberries for the Common Cold
February 25, 2015Load up on zinc-rich bilberries during cold season to shorten the duration of your suffering.
5 Herbs to Grow for Summer Barbecues
February 11, 2015Grow a barbecue garden to add an extra health boost to your summer meals.
The Bone-Healing Properties of Boneset
February 4, 2015Support your healing bones while still heeding your doctor’s orders by sipping on boneset tea.
Grow Plants to Treat Childhood Illnesses
January 28, 2015Children’s immune systems are bound to get exercised with illness, especially this time of year. Grow herbs to have on hand to treat the symptoms and help them get well.
Dreading Winter? Grow Parsley (and Other Crops) Indoors
January 14, 2015My 4-year-old daughter’s birthday gift inspired me to beat the winter blues by starting a garden in our home’s windowsill.
My 4 New Year’s Herbal Resolutions
January 7, 2015As you usher out last year’s bad decisions or regrets, turn your focus on to positive intentions to make 2015 a year to remember.
3 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy
December 31, 2014Drop the coffee after your holiday feasting, and switch it out for a tea made of one of these energizing herbs.
Bayberry: The Holiday Good Luck Charm
December 24, 2014Bayberry has been used since Colonial days for making candles, but the leaves and bark can also be helpful in the kitchen and medicine cabinet.
Pear Trees: Not Just For Partridges
December 17, 2014Get inspiration for your holiday table from a historical Christmas carol.
