Author name: Kianna Schaefer

Taking care of your garden doesn’t always require expensive chemical products or high-tech tools. With a few simple ingredients and […]

Prunella Vulgaris, commonly known as Self-Heal, is a small, yet powerful, wild medicinal herb. This perennial plant, part of the

Sumac is a spice made from the dried and ground berries of the non-toxic sumac plant (most often Rhus coriaria). It has a

When most people think of rosemary, they think of roasted potatoes, baked chicken, or a garnish on fancy dishes. But this

Lactuca serriola, also known as wild lettuce or prickly lettuce, is a tall, weedy plant that many people overlook. Yet,

When people think of the castor plant (Ricinus communis), they usually think of castor oil. But did you know that

Often mistaken for a simple weed, Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is one of the most underrated plants growing freely in gardens, sidewalks, and

You’ve probably stepped on it a hundred times without knowing how powerful it really is. Found in sidewalk cracks, lawns,

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a striking perennial plant native to North America, often seen in fields, roadsides, and backyards. With

Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) might look like a prickly weed, but its root has been used in traditional medicine for