herbalism
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Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, is another lovely lemony plant like Lemon Balm; however, it looks very different and is not a member of the mint family. It is a member of the Graminaceae family, aka grasses. Lemongrass is a sweetly scented grass that grows in large clumps up to 5 feet tall with long and narrow
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Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, is a shrubby perennial that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is best identified by the silvery underside of its feathery leaves, which are dark green on top and heavily indented. When in bloom, the flowers come in clusters of small reddish or yellow flower heads. Artemisia= derived from Artemis,
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So, it’s amazing how productive I can be one week and then not so much the next. However, the 2024 Planner went live on Monday! Yay! I’ve been working in my Apothecary getting stuff ready as it came in for next year’s products. So far, I’ve got all the bags of herbs into jars, and
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Today’s post is free, but if you want to get premium content on other posts like this, check out a monthly subscription. It’s one $2.99 a month! Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, is a member of the mint family! This lady has a long history of raising the spirits and comforting the heart. And I’m talking
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California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, can be an annual or perennial plant, depending on where you live. It grows to about 2 feet tall and has feathery leaves reminiscent of wild carrot plants with bright orange, yellow, pink, or red flowers. Other names include Desert Poppy, Desert Gold, and Yellow Poppy. Native to western North America,
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Goldenrod, Solidago species, is a member of the Asteraceae family (Aster, Daisy, Sunflower, etc.). A perennial growing from 28″ up to around 6′ tall, it has toothed leaves that have a light licorice smell and taste and flowers that are reminiscent of anise in flavor. The leaves are lance-like and about the length of your
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Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is an easy-to-grow herb that thrives in both containers and the ground. It pairs well with Rosemary and has many of the same cleansing properties as well. She has long been used medicinally and belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is a relative of Origanum, or the Oregano genus. In the
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