Turning our backyards into butterfly safe havens can involve a list of selfless gardening acts. So, it's especially nice when one of those decisions also provides us with delicious ingredients for ...

When I started my medicinal herb garden, it felt like creating a natural medicine cabinet in my backyard. Each plant held the promise of a new remedy to explore. Choosing the right herbs not only ...

I find herbs to be the unsung heroes of the garden, bringing a new dimension to your garden and your plate. Herbs are a fantastic way to elevate even the simplest dish. Nothing really compares to the ...

As winter sets in, the growing season doesn't have to end. While outdoor gardens may be dormant, indoor herb gardens can ...

If you're cultivating plants with medicinal properties in your garden but haven't planted marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis L.), you're missing out on a versatile and surprisingly easy-to-grow ...

In most regions of the country, we’re still deciding on what vegetables and herbs to grow in this season’s gardens. While deciding what to plant, you might consider adding an old-fashioned, “medicinal ...

Ever thought about growing your own Civil War medicinal herbs garden? Medicinal plants meant the difference between life and death for many soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Take a walk ...

One seed company, Plantation Products, has developed packaging for most common medicinal herbs that include the following information: medicinal uses, parts of the plant used, preparation procedures ...

Gyatso Bista remembers the sacks of kutki. As a child learning to become a healer in Nepal’s kingdom of Lo Manthang, Bista ...