Medicinal Plants Ideas, Tips & Guides

Angelica archangelica is a striking biennial herb that I absolutely love.Tall, upright stems wit

Bee balm, also known as Monarda (Monarda spp.), is a well-known flower and herb throughout North America.Its colorful blooms are like a slow-motion

One of the oldest medicinal plants used by people, anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a powerhouse of therapeutic uses.Belonging to the Apiaceae family,

Yarrow, Achillea spp., is a semi-evergreen flowering perennial in the aster, or Asteraceae family.Suitable for growers in USDA Hardi

When I began my studies as an herbalist, I was immediately drawn to wanting to learn more about motherwort.This medicinal herb has a reputation for redu

It’s about time juniper berries got the attention they deserve.These common plants grow all over the Norther

An herb with many uses, sweetly perfumed lavender is an easy-care plant that makes a gorgeous addition throughout the garden.A durable and reliable performer in beds,

Chamomile is a marvelous medicinal herb with beautiful blooms. But let’s be honest: it can be a bit boisterous in the garden.It’s one of those plants that you

Catnip is a flowering perennial in the Nepeta genus.This easy-to-grow herb makes a valuable addi

If it’s well into summer and your bee balm plants still aren’t displaying their signature colorful flowers, check out our guide down below to pinpoint whether the problem is your climate, soil fertility, irrigation, crowding, pests, or disease.Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is

You’ve probably heard that juniper berries are edible. Or at least… you’ve heard the fruits from some species are?Or maybe they’re only palatable at

Coneflowers are the ultimate triple threat. They add beauty to the garden, can be used as food and medicine, and are about as unfussy as they come.It makes sense, then, that this popular perennial has transitioned from a hu

Anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, is a short-lived, edible herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae, or mint family.It’s a native plant suited to gardens in USDA Hardiness

If you are looking to add some flair to your herb garden this year, look no further than angelica.Referred to as the “herb of the sun” by the famous 1

Here’s a very short story about why I love pansies:My fiance loves colorful flowers. The brighter the

I am always looking for ways to gain the maximum benefit from the plants I grow.When I think about what species to welcome in

One of my absolute favorite flowers, I look forward to the day each year when the bee balm buds open into magnificent scarlet blooms, bringing a whole crew of ravenous hummingbirds into my yard.We link to vendors to help you find rele

The first time I was introduced to chamomile flowers, I was floored.I walked into the raised garden beds

I refuse to pull dandelions from my yard during the first bloom. I don’t even let my husband mow.Those cheerful drops of sunshine are not only pretty to me, but as a beekeeper, I k

Do you know how to identify common chicory?I’d forgive you for blithely walking past

Most of us have tasted horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) and appreciated its sinus-clearing and deliciously flavorful bite, but has it ever occurred to you to grow it?How fun would it be to mix up a batch of

While calamint (Calamintha) might not be the most well-known shrub in the United States, it certainly deserves a more prominent role in our landscapes.A hardy, deer-resistant perennial

To many in the herbal medicine community, feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is known as a natural headache remedy.But in the gardening community, this shrubby herb is appreciated as an

When I first started gardening, I absolutely hated stinging nettle. I was living at a property with a huge patch of it growing directly across the path from my veggie garden, and those nettles didn’t like to stay put!Frequently, I would be out peacefully weeding my beds

Even if you’re ultra-vigilant with handwashing during cold and flu season, it’s still difficult to avoid exposure to nasty germs and viruses – they’re in the air, and on practically every surface in public places.But should you catch any of the season’s unfriendly b

Do you love the bright flavor and aroma of fresh herbs? Then you should really devote some time and garden space to growing summer savory.An annual herb, Satureja hortensis is a low-growing plant tha

When you think of echinacea, chances are that the typical purple coneflower comes to mind, attractive to pollinators and herbalists alike, as well as wildflower aficionados everywhere.But, wait. What’s that? You’re lo

Herbs and roots have been used in alternative medicine for centuries, and chicory is no exception.What is this mystical plant, and does it really

While perhaps not the most well known plant these days, throughout much of history, angelica was looked upon as a powerful and important culinary and medicinal herb.Extracts of this plan

One of the most fabulous things about coneflowers is that they’re rarely troubled by pests or diseases. That goes double for any of the uncultivated species.Now, this shouldn’t imply that there are zero issues that

Juniper berries – which are actually cones, not berries at all – are incredibly versatile. They can be used to flavor drinks, savory dishes, and desserts.They can also be used medicinally, or

North American native coneflowers, Echinacea spp., are hardy daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.There are nine species and num

Just about everyone has heard of chamomile, whether they’ve seen the cheerful little plants growing in the garden, or have relaxed with a piping-hot cup of chamomile tea.But not everyone knows that there are two species that sh