All Things Persimmon What are persimmons, and why should we look for them?  In this article, I will try to answer these pressing...

What is Clove? Cloves are a flower bud foraged from the clove tree. Their name is derived from the word Clavus, meaning nail. This helps...

The last few breaths of summer have been whispered. Harvest season is upon us. Though it may be that everything is beginning to die,...

Is your salad too bland?  When you’re outside and hot, do you want a light snack with a bit of zing?  Try a sorrel.

Peppermint essential oil is good for muscle aches. The best idea for soothing muscles with peppermint oil is to apply pure essential...

Today I’ll be talking about pines and plantains (not the bananas), both of which have medicinal and edible qualities.  I’m going to focus...

If I were to take a guess, I’d say that you reading this right now, make an infusion every day. Coffee is an infusion! Not only coffee...

Introduction Becoming a survivalist means learning how to use the resources in the wild to stay alive. And guess what? Trees are the...

Let’s face it, herbs can more than often taste like the dirt it grew in. For this reason, the majority of people find themselves in a...

In the vast tapestry of nature, certain plants stand out as remarkable allies in the realm of first aid and survival. Among them, the...

On any given day, you could step into my kitchen see greenery hanging while smelling the sweet scent of herbs. They hang in any empty...

Natural Health Nugget: Grapefruit seed extract fights infection and has numerous anti-bacterial and viral-fighting properties....

The Cherokee have passed down the knowledge of plant medicines throughout their generations. This knowledge encompasses the belief that...

Natural Health Nugget: We are surrounded by fragrant sumac, which grows wild on my Southern California property. We honor its...

Let's Talk RAMPS Ramps? What in the world is a ramp? The locals affectionately call them mountain leeks, and it is one of the most...

Health Nuggets: After a wound or injury, the body requires more nutrients. Vitamin C is essential in tissue healing. Protein is also key;...

The history of medicine precedes that of the modern pharmaceutical industry by many centuries. Our medicine has relied on the medicinal...

Ga-yi-go-gi means Liar in Tsalagi, the language of the Cherokee. It is called this because it is the first tree to bloom before the last...

Health Nugget: Aside from building the gut microbiome, parsley may be a natural deterrent to depression and anxiety. Easy to grow and...

Health Nugget: Feeling low on energy?  Suspecting a thyroid concern?  Go to Brazil! Just one Brazil nut per day could make a difference....