Borage the Starflower
Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb found in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. Although borage grows in gardens in most of …
Eat Garlic!
I was harvesting my garlic yesterday and realized how it should definitely be one of the plants we chat about this year. …
California Poppy
This ‘cup of gold’, is a restful and calming addition to your herbal apothecary. It grows in my yard in Montana, and …
Arnica Montana
Meet Arnica, another yellow flower, this one for bruises, pain and swelling. If you haven’t met her maybe you don’t live in …
Arrowleaf Balsamroot = Spring
It is May in the west of North America, and the Arrowleaf Balsamroot are warming the hillsides. This medicinal treasure is found …
It’s Dandy Time!
I’m a gigantic fan of dandelions, Taraxacum officinale. Our bees need them, they are resilient, full of vitamins and nutrients and so …
Mullein Around
There she is in all her glory – Mullein. This plant can be found during every season in Montana. I often catch …
Cottonwood
The aroma of the cottonwood bud and resin is intoxicating. This is the time of year I notice it the most, although …
Mint Magic
Mint comes in many forms, but I personally think Mentha piperita harbors the most magic. This variety is probably most well known. …
Ginger – “Do you hear the ticking clock?”
Ginger, how I love thee. Your powers are many and forceful. One of my favorite bands, in all of the lands, sang …