Edible weeds are a great way to increase the foods you grow- and consume- without any additional work on your part. Here's a list of 15 edible weeds to try!
Making mullein flower oil is one of the easiest herbal infused oils you can make and have on hand. Here are 5 ways to use this great oil in your home.
Not all weeds are created equal. Many common backyard weeds offer significant benefits. Here are 17 weeds and how to use them.
Plantain is amazing! Forage for and use this common backyard weed! You'll never spray it again! The Homesteading Hippy
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
Groundcovers solve a lot of problems in garden beds and landscaping. They protect the soil, add attractive elements, and suppress weeds.
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
Botanical Name: Hyoscyamus niger. Other Common Names: Hogbean, Schwarzes Bilsenkraut (German), jusquiame (French), veleño negro (Spanish), villrot (Norvegian), bolmört (Swedish). Habitat: The plant is probably endemic to the Mediterranean countries and western Asia, but is now widespread in many parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The species has been introduced and naturalized in North America, Brazil, Australia and many other countries. Plant Description: Henbane is either annual or biennial plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family also known as the nightshade family. The plant can grow up to 25-100 cm tall. It has bright green, hairy leaves that are
Rosemary is one of the most aromatic and pungent herbs around, here are 20 creative ways to use this wonderful versatile herb and not just in recipes.
If your yard is anything like mine, right now it is teeming with abundant plant life – in other words, weeds. And if you are anything like me, words like herbicide or Roundup make you cringe. For years, I have used the fail-safe method of dealing with weeds – pulling by hand. But after about…
A healing herb known for its headache relief, this guide covers the history, benefits, uses, and how to harvest feverfew.
Learn how to prune herbs for maximum growth and clean up the herb garden each year for a head start on herb grown next spring.
Our native passionflower produces yummy fruit called maypops, the leaves have herbal properties & the beautiful flowers attract pollinators!
Learn how to permanently kill grass, weeds and unwanted vegetation with these tips and a recipe for homemade non-toxic round up.
Passionflower is a beautiful and fascinating "weed" with a very rich tradition of use for the nervous system and as an antispasmodic.
Yarrow is a common wild herb that's useful in both the kitchen and medicine cabinet. This list of yarrow uses covers everything from biscuits and beer to salves, soaps, and tinctures. Yarrow's always seemed magical
Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.
Self-heal is a common herb, a highly nutritious edible plant, and a medicinal powerhouse that is also known as heal-all or woundwort.
That daisy or chamomile like early spring wildflower might be daisy fleabane, Erigeron annuus. Perky fleabane grows in fields, roadsie ditches in North America.
Did you know there are dozens of wild herbs you can forage? Find out the best herbs to find growing wild throughout the year.
Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
Pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea) is often one of the first plants a budding forager tries as a kid. It can grow just about anywhere but has a gift for growing in the most uninviting locations. That
Comfrey benefits span a wide range. It is a large plant with huge leaves, useful for green composting. Read on for more.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an easy to grow garden flower that's often used in skin care products such as lotion, soap, salves, and other items for itchy, irritated, or sensitive skin. Here are ten pretty and practical ways to use chamomile flowers!
The secret to organic weed control for your beds and borders - do these steps once and not worry about weeds for the rest of the season!
I love pruning….absolutely love it. Of course, this may be for the same reason I love weeding (yeah, I am a little weird). There is somethin...
See how to use horticultural or industrial vinegar to get rid of weeds! Learn how this all natural product can stop weeds for good, and fast!
Nasturtium recipes can be hard to find, and even those gardeners that know nasturtiums are edible tend to just snack on them right out in the field. Bring these tasty blooms (and leaves) indoors with
Commonly mistaken for a weed, purslane is one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. Find out how to identify it and use it in 20 delicious recipes! #purslane #verdolagas #foraging
Nasturtiums are a herbaceous annual flowering plant best known for their peppery taste, stronger than watercress, and perfect for salads, but most have no idea about nasturtium medicinal uses. Nasturtiums are annual flowers grown both
Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.
Dandelions seem to take over every spring. Since we can't beat them, we might as well eat them...and drink them and wear them, too.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
The goldenrod plant, also known as solidago, blooms in the late summer and early fall with yellow flowers, and is also edible and medicinal.
Botanical Name of Shepherd's Purse: Capsella bursa-pastoris. Other Common Names: Lady's purse, shepherd's bag, mother's heart, shovelweed, caseweed, borsa de pastor (Spanish), bouse de pasteur (French), Hirtentäschelkraut (German), hjartarfi (Icelandic), hyrdetaske (Danish). Habitat: The plant is probably native to Europe and parts of Asia, but now it can be found in temperate regions around the world. The European settlers brought the plant with them to North America, and the species quickly spread across the continent. Shepherd's purse is often regarded as a weed. Plant Description: Shepherd's purse is an annual plant that belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae) with highly
Weed matting is an inexpensive way to stop weeds from growing in your garden bed, and it's also fairly easy to install.
See how to eliminate weeds in your flowerbeds - and the endless chore of weeding once and for all with two simple secrets!
Mulch is a must in a garden, unless you like pulling weeds. These 4 types of commonly-used mulch have both benefits and drawbacks. Which is best for your garden?
The benefits of using mullein for coughs and other respiratory issues have been around for generations. Learn how to harvest and use mullein.
If weeds are taking over your yard click here to read the easy and fast, DIY all natural recipe I used to permanently get rid of all our weeds! #naturalliving #diyweedkiller #naturalweedkiller #patio #brickpatio #rockbed #riverrock #landscaping
Try this simple trick for how to keep weeds out of flower beds - not only is is SO easy, but it's inexpensive too. Find out how here!
