Castilleja: The Plant Who Borrows Fire
Aka Paintbrush, Indian Paintbrush, & Prairie Fire We’re into the second week of June and I’ve been spotting this plant since late …
Ballhead Waterleaf – Hydrophyllum capitatum
She cradles water droplets right in her leaves, and honestly, that’s all you need to know to fall in love with this …
Herbal Postpartum Sitz Bath Recipe
A soothing herbal blend for postpartum care and tender skin – made like a tea. After birth, the body asks for gentleness. …
DIY Tea Nook
Welcome to the Tea Nook Creating a simple ritual space in your kitchen can benefit you in all of the ways. Teas …
Feverfew – not Chamomile
I have confused Feverfew with Chamomile in the past, these plants are not the same. However, they look the same and (imo) …
Self-Heal – Nature’s Heal-All
Self-Heal ~ Prunella vulgaris, also lovingly known as Heal-All, is a humble herb in the mint family. She appears almost anywhere: roadsides, …
The Mighty Larch
Every autumn our Montana mountainsides are peppered with thousands of bright yellow Larch trees. I’ve wanted to share their magic for a …
Thimbleberry the Thornless Bramble
This Rubus wonder, known as the Thimbleberry, is plentiful in the higher elevations of Western Montana. Rubus parviflorus is a sister to …
The Best Smell on Earth – Lilacs
You know the smell, the best smell on earth, the Lilac. One might argue Lilacs are in the running with the tops …
Lavender – Rainbow Plant Profile
It feels impossible that I haven’t already profiled Lavender. I’m in the midst of a Master Gardener’s Course through Missoula County’s Extension …