You see Weeds I see Herbs

You see Weeds I see Herbs Welcome to the herbalist corner!

05/21/2026

Canadian black snakeroot is not to be confused with white snakeroot which is toxic.

05/16/2026

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05/16/2026

Letting the grass go a little wild allows several common, highly beneficial "weeds" to emerge and flower. Many common lawn "weeds" are highly valued in herbal medicine.

05/10/2026

Trying new edible vegetables is a great way to improve nutrition and break up mealtime boredom, New edible vegetables offers fresh, and exciting flavors. These unique vegetables can be roasted, sautéed, or eaten raw to create healthy, delicious dishes. Why Try New Veggies? Boost Nutrition: Many new veggies provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.Combat Boredom: Swap out the same routine, like iceberg lettuce, for more flavorful options such as swiss chard or dandelion greens.
**Always properly identify new plants as there are mook alikes**

05/09/2026

Morel mushrooms are like the ultimate houseguests - they show up uninvited, but only if you've got the right amenities, like dying trees, high moisture, and soil temperatures between 53-60°F (12-16°C). They're total fungi (get it?) and thrive on decaying wood and root systems, often coming back year after year to the same old haunts. To get them to return, you'll need a well-established underground fungal network, plenty of organic matter, and some healthy soil decomposition going on. Oh, and bonus - they're edible and have medicinal properties.

05/08/2026

Herbs are rooted deep into centuries of folklore!

05/06/2026

On my property, I've got a wild herb party going on, but don't worry, I'm the bouncer, keeping them from getting too rowdy. I'm all about using them for good, and these two herbs in the video are like the dynamic duo of medicinal plants, fighting chronic illnesses left and right. Canada lettuce (Lactuca canadensis) is like the ultimate chill pill, with its milky sap containing lactucarium, which has sedative, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. It's been used for ages to treat pain, insomnia, coughs, and tummy troubles, and is often used as a natural alternative to pharmacy meds. But, let's be real, it's potent stuff, so use it wisely, just like you would with other wild lettuces. Lambs quarter (Chenopodium album) is like the superhero of weeds, packed with iron and nutrients, and has been used for centuries for its anti-inflammatory, astringent, and nutritional powers. It's like a magic potion for skin irritations, sunburns, and joint pain, and is also used to treat digestive issues, anemia, and nutritional deficiencies. Who needs a pharmacy when you've got wild herbs, am I right?

05/04/2026

All hostas species are edible and considered a delicacy. The most tender and popular parts are the young, tightly coiled shoots (often called "hostons") in early spring, which taste similar to a cross between asparagus and lettuce.
used for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), and antibacterial properties. Hostas have been used traditionally for treating sore throats, mastitis, snake bites, and bruises, modern studies suggest they may also have anti-tumor and antioxidant potential.
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05/03/2026

I went foraging this morning for mayapple. I have a few on my property but wanted to add more to my wild herbal garden.

Tip***Never foraging for herbs along side the road dued to car pollutions.

05/02/2026

There are many plants that are edible all around the world! Some you probably didn't know you could eat. I picked three to put on my list of three plants you didn't know you could eat.

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