Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb! You likely recognize the name licorice — it’s also seen in candy. And while most store-bought options you find today aren’t made with the actual licorice root plant, that familiar sweet...
You’ve likely heard of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)—it’s a popular sugar alternative—but did you know that it comes from a plant of the same name?
Store-bought stevia packets and all-natural stevia couldn’t be more different. Most of those packets contain...
Ginger is a popular ingredient in many tea blends from Golden milk to traditional marsala chai blends. Ginger also has a host of wonderful health benefits and while ginger is great in a homemade natural water flavoring, making tea from fresh ginger has even more health...
Did you know that before the FDA was established in 1906 and before the mid 1800's the first drugs came from natural sources and existed in the form of herbs, plants, roots, vines and fungi?
As our family business grew over time we went through a great man different types of...
Known for its healing properties and therapeutic benefits, the elderberry is still commonly used in the prevention and treatment of many ailments.
Despite the elderberry being controversial at times, the plant with the amazing power of its berries, is a powerful natural remedy. The berries...
Chamomile is an easy-to-grow, common flower that brings whimsical life to any garden, and its plethora of uses means it's ideal for growing and making chamomile tea.
But how do you grow chamomile? And what goes into actually making something useful out of it?
It's not as...
We have used medicinal plants in healthcare for thousands of years. Studies have been conducted across the world to prove how good they really are, and most of the time, medicinal plants win the argument. Although we can’t always do without modern medicine, curing common ailments and...
Did you know that there are more microorganisms in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet? These microbes are an important part of the ecosystem of your garden, and keep your soil healthy and packed full of nutrients.
The thing is, different plants need...
Did you know the first roses were most likely cultivated in China around 5,000 years ago? The Romans started using rosehips for medicinal purposes soon after, and the Egyptians for scent.
Filled to the brim with juicy, vitamin-packed flesh, the hips of a rose plant are an...
Did you know archaeologists have found rose bushes that are 1000 years old? And really, it's no wonder they're still a popular choice for gardens and budding horticulturists.
They have incredible scents, look gorgeous in a garden, and you can even eat them and add them...
A hot cup of nettle tea is still a remedy for many ailments for many people. It's no surprise considering stinging nettle greens are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Besides the health benefits, stinging nettles are really tasty.
But we can't ignore the fact that...
Elderberries come in two varieties: American (Sambucus canadensis) and European black elderberry (Sambucus nigra). The American elderberry is smaller and grows to be 6 to 10 feet tall. The European elderberry can grow up to 10 feet tall.
The Sambucus elderberry grown in the United...
