False Blue Indigo: A Portal to America’s History
June 11, 2014Once in a while I fall madly in love with a plant. My most recent obsession is false blue indigo (Baptisia australis), and there’s much more to this plant than just its looks.
How to Grow Goldenseal Without a Forest
June 4, 2014At one time, the woods in my home state of Ohio were the most prolific growing grounds for goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis).
3 Garden “Bad Girls” I’m Growing
May 28, 2014You may choose to base a garden design on one of many themes. I love the idea of gardening with the outlaws of the plant world.
Attract Monarchs with These Medicinal Flowers
May 14, 2014We just registered the prairie habitat on our farm Mockingbird Meadows with Monarch Watch and are expanding the plants we grow for them.
Hold the Meds! Feed Wild Spring Greens to Keep Livestock Healthy
May 7, 2014Spring means lots of baby animals. It’s a perfect time for grazers to have their babies because the grass is lush and growing thick, meaning food is abundant and easy to find.
5 Herbal Teas to Feed Plant Starts
April 30, 2014Plenty of chemicals are available to help anyone propagate plants. The problem with them is … the chemicals. Why not use natural methods instead?
How To Make Flower Essences
April 23, 2014When I considered what I might want to write about around Easter time this year, I began looking into the healing properties of the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum).
21 Plants that Feed Spring-Feverish Bees
April 16, 2014One of the first signs of spring on a honey farm is a particular buzz in the air. After spending all winter cooped up indoors with several thousand family members, the worker bee understandably has a serious case of spring fever.
3 Great Herbs to Fight Viruses
April 9, 2014This week, I want to discuss some common herbs that you might add to your family meals that have anti-viral and immune-stimulating benefits.
Make A Natural Sore Throat Gargle
April 2, 2014Here in Ohio, the mumps virus is in the news right now, so everyone is in crisis mode. It seems that when we hear about one of the old childhood diseases, like mumps, measles or whooping cough, we worry that a catastrophe is brewing.
