Fun fact! This plant is most commonly known for its use in the making of gin. While no one knows exactly how the drink came to be, it may...

The Prickly Pear Cactus! This cactus is found in all types of deserts and throughout North America in dry, rocky areas. Its blooms are...

You have most likely seen this "weed", where it likes to grow in river banks, disturbed habitats, roadsides, vacant lots, and fields. It...

As we approach one of the hotter months for our area, we begin to see more and more smoke fill the air from regional fires. This smoke...

(Popular Herb Series 8/9) Valerian is my favorite herb on this list for many reasons. It’s one I turn to in cases of sleep issues (even...

(Popular Herb Series 7/9) Ginger Ginger is such a popular herb for medicine as well as cooking. Who hasn’t enjoyed adding a dash of...

(Popular Herb Series 6/9) Turmeric Turmeric has been gaining popularity over the last decade or so, but has been used for thousands of...

(Popular Herb Series 5/9) St. John’s Wort This beautiful yellow flowering plant blooms at the height of summer, or right around the...

(Popular Herb Series 4/9) Elderberry Elderberry grows happily in many areas across the United States, where the berry and flower are both...

(Popular Herb Series 3/9) Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo is an ancient tree, with fossils dating back as far as 200 million years. It is such a...

(Popular Herb Series 2/9) American Ginseng: Panax quinquefolius Not to be confused with Panax ginseng which grows in China, Korea, and...

(Popular Herb Series 1/9) Echinacea: This purple coneflower is easily recognizable. Two varieties are generally used in herbal medicine:...