Articles: herb

Catnip! Good for Cats, Good for Humans

Many know the effects of catnip on our feline friends, but few realize that catnip has medicinal effects for humans.…

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thyme

About Thyme: Growing, Harvesting, and Drying Thyme

It’s about time we talk about thyme! Thyme, a medicinal herb and a flavorful addition to many meals, is easy to…

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medicinal herbs

Growing Medicinal Herbs: An Agricultural Revolution

Growing & using your own medicinal herbs keeps you healthy AND helps improve our environment. So what’re you waiting for? Check out…

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lambsquarter

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider the different edible and…

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HerbButter

Better Butter: Blossom Butter and Herb Garden Butter

Sometimes it’s a special condiment that makes a meal. Herb butter is a fantastic trick to have up your culinary…

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forest

Northeastern Kvass

When you’re on a fall hike, taking in the colorful leaves, sharp snaps of twigs beneath your feet, marveling at…

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kudzu

Abundant Kudzu: Uncovering the Many Uses

Tao Orion, author of Beyond the War on Invasive Species, and Katrina Blair, author of The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, …

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Too Much St. John’s Wort? Look to the Cows

No matter what part of the country you live in, non-native plant species take root and thrive. Dubbed “invasive,” these…

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