How to Harvest and Use Angelica

Fertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in factories, and shipped long distances.Finding truly sustainable, healthy, and

As the late summer sniffles simmer down and crisp fall winds begin blowing through the air, it is time to think about preparing for the impending cold and flu season – which, for me, includes harvesting and preparing my favorite winter remedies.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy

You may have heard talk about the benefits of elderberries, or even come across elderberry syrup on the shelf of your local health food store. But you likely never heard anything about the flowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevan

Calendula is one of my very favorite herbs to grow in the garden. The bright, cheerful flowers provide a splash of color in the autumn months and bring light to even the dreariest of chilly days.On crisp fall mornings, I like to stroll through

Are you sick of mowing all the time? Why not replace that time consuming, resource draining lawn with a beautiful meadow of low-growing chamomile?Perfect for slopes and other hard to

Not ready to put your garden to bed just yet?Luckily, gardening doesn’t have to end

I’ll never understand why garlic scapes aren’t more popular. Outside of the community of garlic growers, most people I talk to have never even heard of them!Most grocery stores don’t sell them

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

While brussels sprouts may get a bad rap in some culinary circles, they don’t fare so poorly in my household.On the contrary, my family wi

I just love hazelnuts. The buttery crunch of the toasted nuts is so delicious that I decided I better start growing and harvesting my own.Lucky for me, growing

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

Kohlrabi is a vegetable that really deserves more attention.In addition to its deliciously crisp bulbs, the plant produces l