Blue eyed grass is a perennial wildflower that looks like grass, but is actually a member of the iris family. We’ll share where to find it in the wild, growing tips for your garden, and historical uses. Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium montanum There are over 40 species of blue-eyed grass in North America, and they look…
Several years ago, we planted about half a dozen rose bushes as part of our homestead permaculture plan. This year, the plants are loaded with fruit, so I’m sharing tips for harvesting rose hips and how to use them. The hips have tiny hairs that can cause irritation if you don’t process them correctly, so…
Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a wonderfully useful herb for humans and makes a great companion plant. We’ll share how to find it (or grow it) and how it’s used.
Did you know that a “weed” may be one of the most nutritious and useful plants in your garden? We’ll share the health benefits of purslane for food and medicine, plus how to use is as a companion plant in the garden. Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is also known as Verdolaga, Pigweed, Little Hogweed, Pusley,…
Some may view this humble plant as “just a weed”, but once you learn about the wide range of benefits and uses of broadleaf plantain, you’ll never want to be without it. From nutritious leafy greens to soothing healer inside and out, this wild plant is a blessing is disguise. In this post, we’ll share…