Herb gardening is often the starting point for many gardeners when someone gifts us a pot of basil or chives for our kitchen windowsill. But if you’re new to gardening, it can be hard to figure out just how much water your…
An herb garden stuffed with fresh sage leaves is one of the most satisfying things you can grow. Nothing beats fresh sage straight from the garden, and if you can grow enough to dry some for the winter, then even…
An herb garden is one of the easiest things to grow, and parsley has long been a kitchen favorite! This little low-maintenance herb will produce an abundance of beautiful green leaves, perfect for adding flavor and fragrance to your culinary…
Even if you don’t have green fingers, most people find that a herb garden is one of the easiest things to grow. There is nothing quite like cooking with fresh herbs straight from the garden! And if you are short…
Arnica is one of those herbs that we may not all be super familiar with, but one that should still be in your medicine cabinet all the same. In fact, it should be right beside your elderberry syrup! Though it’s…
We all know that sunlight is what gets all life on Earth going. That is especially true for plants because they have the near-magical ability to turn sunlight into food in the process of photosynthesis. That’s the main reason we…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Advanced Course in detail and share our experience, plus the pros and cons of the course. Finding reliable and proven information on herbs can be extremely hard – especially in our society that…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course in detail and share our feedback, plus the pros and cons of the course. Because most likely, at some point, you have looked up herbal remedies for something, either for yourself…
Ah, the mighty elderberry. Is there a plant more useful in your medicine cabinet? Not only can it not be struck by lightning, but it has been one of the most revered herbs throughout the ages – so much so…
How to harvest dill without killing the plant! Dill is one of the favorite aromatic herbs around the world – and with a good reason. This highly fragrant and tender plant will perfectly spice up many of your favorite home…
Red clover, or Trifolium pratense, is a plant in the legume family (Fabaceae) that has medicinal uses in herbalism. If you want to use red clover as a nourishing infusion, for its phytoestrogen content, or for its blood-purifying abilities, you…
Comfrey is one of my favorite plants with its delicate flowers and hairy leaves. It lures snails away from my spinach, drops its leaves, and nourishes the earth, and grows so vigorously that it out-competes weeds. And that’s only the…
Bumps and bruises are a part of life, especially if you’re as clumsy as I am. My natural inability to circumnavigate simple things like doorways has given me expert insights into the best herbs for bruises that I’d like to…
Benjamin Franklin once said there is “Much virtue in herbs, little in men,” which is why this article will focus on which herbs can be planted together, rather than how to live harmoniously with your husband! This article will also…
Growing your own food is one of the best ways to live a healthier lifestyle. If, however, you’re like me and have more of a purple thumb than a green finger, the concept of growing anything is pretty daunting. In…