Columbine – the Eagle’s Talon
The official name for garden Columbine is Aquilegia vulgaris. Aquila means eagle. It is suggested, this is due to the spurred petals …
Tansy the Bitter Button
Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy) is our rainbow plant profile for the month of October. It seems fortunate, that Tansy can still be found …
Lemon Balm (Melissa)
In honor of my sister Melissa coming for a visit, and the full moon on Saturday we’re spending some time with Lemon …
Apple a Day
Tis the season for a focus on the gift of the Apple tree (Pyrus malus). An Apple a Day really can keep …
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. Our bees need them, they are resilient, full of vitamins and nutrients and so freaking happy. …