I really love violets. I can’t remember ever seeing them growing wild when we lived in California, but as soon as I saw them here in the PNW, I knew I wanted them everywhere. I ordered more than a dozen seed packets and sprinkled them throughout my raised beds and waited impatiently for them to …
Sweet Violets: An Herbal Monograph (Viola odorata) Read More »
Yarrow / Achillea millefolium / Asteraceae Family The yarrow in my garden stays green throughout the winter, though the fresh growth is very small. This is the perfect time of year to start dividing yarrow plants here in our growing zone, so I thought I’d share this yarrow monograph with you today. Parts of it …
You know that speechlessness that takes over your brain when someone asks you what your favorite herb is? That, “Umm, how could I possibly ever choose one? I have no idea how to answer that question!” So you scramble to think of one that you like more than the others and about a dozen different …
Guide to Growing, Foraging, and Using St. John’s Wort Read More »