Tulsi, or Holy Basil, (Ocimum tenuiflorum) has been used for centuries in India, East Asia, Australia and the surrounding tropics....

Today I'm going to share a plant that is more of a spiritual medicine then physical medicine - Rue, or Ruda (Ruta graveolens). Native to...

One of my favorite 'beauty' herbs, calendula is a gorgeous addition to the garden that also boasts many healing properties for the body....

Inspired by seeing the simmering Hawthorn berries last week, I wanted to turn to another berry that many people have in their yard -...

All parts of the hawthorn tree (leaves, flowers, berries) have been used for centuries to support cardiovascular health, emotional...

Sage is a popular kitchen herb, especially during the fall and winter season because of its warm, earthy flavor and familiar use in...

Now that we've weathered the latest arctic blast, I'm profiling a warming herb that many of us haven't seen outside of the spice cabinet:...

I know for many of us it's hard to imagine or think about harvesting herbs in the middle of winter. But I received a request to talk...

Oregano is another well-recognized culinary member of the mint family with many cultivars and subspecies that range in flavor, shape and...

Today's post is both a history lesson and an herbal medicine post. The cuetlaxochitl (kwet-la-sho-shetl), known by many people as the...

Many people know aloe as a skin savior after a sunburn or day at the beach. Some know it as a nutritional supplement rich in...

It is becoming common knowledge that purple and blue fruits are packed with antioxidants - powerful plant compounds that 'clean up' free...

Another member of the mint family, thyme is a strong immune boosting herb that is also a hearty perennial and great ground cover for the...

Today's featured herb is rosemary - a delicious, aromatic medicine native to the Mediterranean and a delicious perennial herb to support...

Red Stem Apple Mint, also known as Doublemint 'Madalene Hill', is the only mint that has the aroma and taste of both spearmint and...

Continuing our focus on different mints, today we turn to spearmint. The 'softer' sibling to peppermint, from which last week's focus,...

Mint comes in many varieties and one of our favorites is chocolate mint! This gorgeous deep green (with hints of purple) plant is best...

Many indigenous cultures across North America have used yarrow for various illness and medicinal treatments. It has been known as...

As we enter fall in the northern hemisphere, we're starting to feel the increasing presence of winter winds and the onset of many...

We all know grasses that can grow despite harsh climates, poor soil and without much input. Lemongrass is a beautiful grass with similar...