Late summer is a great time to harvest, harvest, harvest! My number one tip for beginners is to harvest everything you know is medicinal or edible now or the plants listed in my articles and hang them up to dry in your house. You can use them for medicine...
This time of year, I start to wonder how I can bottle up the joy and abundance of nature for the winter months. I love the hot, lazy days spent at a beach or river and the sound of cicadas in the background. Alas, summer can’t last forever. Luckily...
As someone who has bouts of insomnia, I’m always looking for something quick and easy that I can add to my daily routine and prevent night-time tossing and turning. Look no further than herbal infused honeys! You can make herbal infused honeys for many ailments and it’s easily stored,...
Chicory (Chicorium intybus) is a plant that was used during the Great Depression and World War II in Europe. You can find it blooming in the first week or two of August in Easter United States. As a bitter root, it has all kinds of health benefits such as...
Several species of wild grape (Vitis spp.) grows wild across much of the United States. The most common ones are fox grape (Vitis labrusca), summer grape (Vitis aestivalis), and riverbank grape (Vitis riparia). Be careful about identifying wild grape properly because there are several vines that you may confuse...