Rose geranium, out of the closet
A sensual coming out story involving the demure rose geranium.
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Backyard habitat for black swallowtail caterpillars
After observing a black swallowtail butterfly laying eggs, I’m pleased to host its caterpillars on my dill plant.
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Native among the herbs: Monarda fistulosa
One of my favourite native wildflowers is Monarda fistulosa, wild bergamot. It’s the slightly plainer sister of the showy red-flowered herb M. didyma or bee-balm. M….
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A handful of herbs for tea
I know few better ways to start the day than by wandering into the garden on a misty August morning to collect herbs…
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Nettles for allergies
This morning I harvested nettles to try as an herbal remedy for seasonal allergies. I discovered this property while researching an article for…
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Plant love nourishes the soul
For 2014 I set a goal to incorporate gardening into my daily routine. Gardening is grounding. It can contribute to our nutrition and…
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Herbalist Scott Reid gives introduction to wildcrafting
Yesterday herbalist Scott Reid guided a workshop on identification and use of edible and medicinal plants. He demonstrated what a wealth and diversity…
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Sorrel and oxalic acid
As a teenager I learned about sorrel and decided to grow it from the Sunset book How to Grow Herbs (1972). It says…
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Spring planting
I planted the garden today. This is the earliest I have ever planted tomatoes. It is a risk because chilly weather is expected…
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Survival in the winter garden (Photovember 15)
In Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Annie Dillard mentioned finding an etiolated leaf in winter. She commented that while we like to separate everything…
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