I've been learning about the uses and folklore of some of our common wildflowers with a new book by Christine Iverson. Read my review of The Hedgerow Apothecary's Field Guilde to Wildflowers here: https://bit.ly/3SxRps8
(Sent review copy, not paid.)
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Pruning Calendar — Seattle's Favorite Garden Store Since 1924 - Swansons Nursery
One of the more common questions that newer gardeners might ask is, “when is the best time of year to prune __________?” This pruning calendar can help guide you to the best times to prune your garden plants. You’ll also find links to other posts with more in-depth information on how to prune, pruni
#OneCoolThing tried my own tea infusion and it's delicious, would recommend it: 2 tea bags ~ one a herbal tea with blend of fennel, ginger and dandelion, the other jasmin green tea ~ brew for 3 minutes, add a spoon of honey ~ try it, relax and enjoy ツ
Fue presentado el primer #gin premium del #ValledeElqui, el cual irrumpe con #identidad territorial, innovación y #circularidad productiva. De perfil #cítrico, especiado y #herbal, busca consolidarse en la #coctelería de autor y el #turismo gastronómico
Opposite-leaf #lewisia. You usually see white or pinkish varieties in the wild. Easily propagated from wild cuttings to grow in your gardens.
A perennial herbal plant, native to PNW areas.
Uses are same as listed in above post about the quill-leaf lewisia plant.
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Quill-leaf #Lewisia.
This perennial herbal plant has medicinal benefits. Its roots are traditionally used to naturally alleviate stomach issues, diarrhea & skin irritations. Roots can be chewed to alleviate thirst. Medicinal use should only be done under experienced supervision, with correct dosage.
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#Honeybee on #catmint flowers.
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every now and then,
every now and then,
we go back to the year of
the shiso that grew
taller than mama, grateful
to have enough for everyone
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Clusters of tiny yellow flowers on a #SweetBayLeaf / #BayLaurel shrub 💛
Harvest the leaves for culinary cooking 👩🍳💚
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The Chatty Gardener
Owen Jones
RoberttheReader
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Mostos y Destilados
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