One of my favorite little herbs is cleavers. Cleavers are named for their ability to stick to you or anything else that meanders on by too closely to the plant. They will cleave to you!! This trait helps to make them so easy to identify. Cleavers give off a smell similar to honey. These wild… Read More Cleavers
I have known about this “weed” for years. I had no idea until now, how truly valuable this herb is. Most people see this herb as an invasive weed, desperately trying to rip it out of their lawns and flower gardens. I am so thankful that I harvested so much of this weed last spring. … Read More Ground Ivy
This plant can be found nearly everywhere. This edible weed has a mild flavor. The leaves and stems can be eaten in a salad. Mallow can also be dried for tea or even thrown into soups as a thickening agent. You can even fry mallow leaves in hot oil to make crispy mallow chips. Medicinally… Read More Common Mallow
This backyard weed is one of my favorites. There are so many good qualities associated with this special weed. This plant’s leaves are edible and quite nutritious. You can eat the early spring leaves, raw, just as you do spinach. As the plant matures, the leaves become tough and fibrous. No worries though, you can… Read More Broad-leaf Plantain
As we are entering into Fall, we should be thinking about our health and protecting ourselves. There is a natural herbal combination that aids us with allergic reactions. When you combine equal parts of Astragalus root and Marshmallow root it acts as a natural antihistamine. I have used this combination for years and I have… Read More Natural Anti-Histamine