Ephedra: Cure or Poison?
Come one, come all! The fourth show in the Halloween series is about to begin at the Laidback Gardener’s GreatContinue Reading
Category: Medicinal Plants
Discover the Great Mullein: A Wild Beauty With Many Virtues
The great mullein, also known as greater mullein or common mullein, also known as bouillon-blanc, is an extraordinary plant thatContinue Reading
Meadowsweet: A Queen of the Meadow That Does Humans Good
Meadowsweet, sometimes called queen of the meadow , a majestic plant with the regal name, hides much more than itsContinue Reading
Scarring? No Worries, I Have Pot Marigold!
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold or common marigold, is a first-choice plant for cuts, burns, scrapes, insectContinue Reading
Yarrow, a Great Plant for Cuts and Scrapes
Cuts, stings, burns, abrasions and irritation – gardeners’ skin can sometimes take a beating. In this short series of articles,Continue Reading
A Gentle Introduction to Medicinal Plants With the Malvaceae!
I like to introduce people to medicinal plants, starting with the Malvaceae. These are plants that bring softness, but bringContinue Reading
The First Weed of Spring?
By Larry Hodgson I just know you’re so looking forward to this: the blooming of the first weed of spring!Continue Reading
Sages and Salvias: So Much to Discover (Part 2)
Some examples of sages and salvias. Clockwise from top left corner: Gregg’s sage (Salvia greggii) ‘Furman’s Red’, gentian sage (Salvia patens) ‘PatioContinue Reading
The Plant That May Have Driven Vikings Berserk
Vikings in a state of uncontrollable rage terrified settlements throughout Western Europe from the late 8th to the early 11thContinue Reading