Dig This: We Can Protect Wild American Ginseng – By George Lindemann
Author: George Lindmann of www.coalcreek.com Throughout the year, my four kids and I organize our snake boots, our chigger repellant,
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Herbs
Domesticated Herbs
Lavender, A Widely Popular and Fragrant Beauty
Lavender (Lavandula) is a widely popular and commonly cultivated member of the mint family. It consists of over 40 species
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Johnny Jump up (Heartsease), Dainty and Fragrant Blooms
Johnny Jump up (Viola tricolor) is a small perennial plant, native to large areas of Europe. It has now been
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Hyssop, Attractive Flowers and a Great Herbal History
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the mint family. It was once only native to
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Horseradish, Powerful Flavor with a Wealth of Uses
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a perennial plant, related to wasabi, mustard and broccoli. Originally native only to parts of Western
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Horehound, A Weed to Some a Treat to Others
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare), otherwise known as white horehound or common horehound, is a perennial herb. It is a member of
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Hibiscus, Showy Edible Flowers and Cultural Significance
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) are a group of flowering plants native to temperate and tropical regions. You will find them growing
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Goldenrod, Cheerful Blooms and Herbal Remedies
Goldenrod (Solidago) is a genus of plants from the daisy family (Asteraceae). Over 100 species can be found in the
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Ginseng, Herbal Roots That Could Boost Energy
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a herbaceous and perennial plant native to the deciduous forests and mountainous slopes of North East
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Gingko Biloba, A Living Fossil Rich in Antioxidants
Gingko Biloba (Gingko Biloba) is an ancient species of deciduous tree, once native to China. You can now find it
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Ginger, Sweetly Spiced with Ornamental Value
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a widely used and extremely popular plant utilised primarily for its flavorful roots. It is a
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Germander, Hardy Ground Cover with a Herbal History
Germander (Teucrium canadense) is a herbaceous plant and a member of the mint family. You may also know it by
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Geraniums, Cheerful Color and Fragrant Oils
Geraniums (Pelargonium) are a group of perennial, flowering plants. You may also know them by the names pelargoniums or storkbills.
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Garlic, Irreplaceable Intense Flavoring
Garlic (Allium sativum) is perhaps one of the most widely used herbs on the planet. It is part of the
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Foxglove, Elegant Flowers with a Toxic Twist
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a plant native to Southwest Europe. It can now be found growing throughout most of Europe
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Feverfew, A Cheerful Plant with Headache Curing Abilities
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a member of the daisy family, Asteraceae. The plant is a bushy, herbaceous perennial, and you
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Fennel, Delicate Foilage and Highly Aromatic
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial herb, originally native to coastal areas of the Mediterranean. You will now find it
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Epazote, Extremely Pungent with an Ancient History
Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is an annual, herbaceous and aromatic herb native to Central America, South America and also large parts
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Dittany of Crete, An Endangered Symbol of Love
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus) is a perennial plant native to the Greek island of Crete, hence its eponymous name.
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Dill, Delicate Feathered Foliage and Fresh Flavoring
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a popular herb used worldwide for its delicate hints of lemon, anise and celery like flavoring.
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