Are you killing an anti-cancer drug with a cancer-causing herbicide? If you’re spraying “weeds” such as dandelion with Roundup, you are doing this very thing. Check out this great article: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/is-an-anti-cancer-drug-growing-in-your-front-lawn.html Forget the Roundup and other herbicides. Let the dandelions grow, then head outside and gather some for your next salad.** ** Remember to select […]
Category: Plant Talk
Plant Talk: Stinging Nettle
My favorite medicinal herb is Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica).* It has many uses for health and wellness, and loves to impart its versatility as a cooking recipe ingredient! Here are the basics when getting to know Stinging Nettle: Historical: “The sting of the Nettle is but nothing compared to the pains that it heals” from […]
Plant Talk: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed areas, St. John’s Wort’s delicate leaves and flowers are misleading in how much healing power this plant offers. The plant earned its name because of its blooming time being near St. John the Baptist’s birthday, June 24th, also known as St. John’s Day. ‘Wort’ is an old English […]
Dandelion Delights
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are everywhere now! In my lawn, sneaking through the crack in the pavement, contributing color and nutrients to my salad bowl and even taking up a page in the book I’m reading. While so many despise its strong survival skills that can lead to a dandelion carpet in just a few seasons, […]
Plant Talk: Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Lore & History: Native to southern France Her name – Ros marinus – means “fond of the sea”, not surprising since the plant thrives along the Mediterranean coast Garlands were worn on the head while studying in ancient Greece to improve memory Symbol of remembrance, friendship & love: worn at weddings – […]