Useful Weeds
It’s nearly Spring! Time to make a case for useful weeds. Today we’re talking about Dandelions, the bane of those who want a perfect lawn – and one of the first herbs that we herbalists learn about as we start… Continue reading
Grey Field Speedwell (Veronica polita)
Speedwell, Image by PollyDot from Pixabay 
Grey Field Speedwell Photo by Kathy McCabe
This is an amazing little herb that is part of the plantain family. It can be used for rheumatism, coughs, and as… Continue reading
Another great find in my yard – Yellow Wood Sorrell (Oxalis stricta). Also known as Yellow Wood Sorrell or Creeping Yellow Sorrell, or Sour Grass
This is another weed that is… Continue reading
Chickweed is a creeping weed that features a ten-pointed white star-like flower and deep green small leaves in clusters. It’s low to the ground and enjoys hanging with purple dead nettle and yellow wood sorrel.
I literally have Mullein growing like crazy on my Nature Walk side of the property. The mostly wild and uncultivated and rocky area between the barn and the neighbor’s property, full of raspberry tendrils, and tall grasses, and Garlic Mustard.… Continue reading
