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Spring is finally here and summer is close behind, wherever they are allowed to grow freely in meadows, fields and even in my garden, dandelions will flourish. For me when I see these little clus … read more

Chamomile is an herb that originates from a blooming plant in the daisy family. Both new and dried blossoms can be used and can work on a variety of well-being issues. The key oil in … read more

   I know when my husband Jim first heard me talking about going to pick plantain, he thought I had really lost it! He had been hunting and trapping all over the land whe … read more

Herbs that Lower CholesterolWe live in a pill-popping culture, so it’s no surprise the default method for lowering high cholesterol levels is usually popping some pill the doctor prescribed. So man … read more

Elderberries (Sambucus caerulea) are found in our little town of Elbe along the trails in our national forest. Since they make wonderful jams and syrups, my husband and I went foraging and picked a … read more