by wildflowerscho | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorized, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Texas climates are very unique. We do not have regular seasons in most of the State, and for those of us in the Deep South, Fall is one of the best times to plant. We have less bugs, less heat and more water. Herb gardening is often much easier than vegetable to begin...
by wildflowerscho | Aug 12, 2019 | Uncategorized, Herbs, Bioregional Herbalism
The Pacific NW is a stunning and absolutely majestic bioregion. Think moss covered forests, mushrooms, big trees, drizzle, waterfalls, rivers, and breathtaking mountains. As a herbalist, it evokes a feeling of awe to see what happens in a bioregion that...
by wildflowerscho | Nov 26, 2015 | Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism, Uncategorized
Galium aparine L. Family: Rubiaceae Common names: Bedstraw, Cleavers, Goosegrass Tracey Gulledge Plant Monograph Fall Community 2015 Galium aparine is a common, annual herbaceous species that grows in moist, shady areas often forming mats in the understory. The...
by wildflowerscho | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Melissa officinalis Monograph by Monique VanGunten 2015 Lemon balm, sunshine herb, apiastrum, bawme, Melissa, smiths bawme, iron-wort, blue Oswego tea, scarlet monarda, bee balm, heart’s...
by wildflowerscho | Nov 26, 2015 | Herbs, Uncategorized, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Warming Up Winter With Wild Chile PequinIts always such a joy to stumble upon wild chile peppers. They are happy little plants, often neglected and unseen until their berries begin to ripen. Much of our plant folklore warns to be careful of red berries, and true to...
by wildflowerscho | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorized, Library, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Figuring out Fennel by Alexa Zigman Foeniculum vulgare Apiaceae Here’s a flavor mighty fine Put it in your food sometime The seeds can help reduce your gas Stimulate the G.I. tract Helps with flatulence or colic And also is a diuretic Fennel tincture or the seed Can...
