Wednesday June 29, 2011

and the winner is…

Congratulations to Roxanne Reese Brown for correctly guessing the green ally! Your To-Go Ware utensil set is on its way to your door.

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), also sometimes known as Cronewort, St. John’s Girdle, Wild Wormwood, is

Categories: blog events news Tags: contest herbs

Wednesday June 22, 2011

contest: who is this green ally?

DEADLINE EXTENDED! See below for details…

I’m starting a new monthly feature where you’ll get to learn a little something about commonly found green allies (ie, medicinal plants) and have the chance to be rewarded for your

Categories: blog news Tags: contest herbalism plants

Wednesday June 15, 2011

grilled cheese & pickle party, plus…

This coming Monday, come get your fill of grilled cheese, pickles & beer accompanied by the sounds of a live bluegrass band. I’ll be there selling my Raganella’s Botanical Solutions goods, including my new summer soothers

Categories: blog events food/drink news Tags: events food products

Wednesday June 15, 2011

a weed is a plant out of place

Jewelweed, ally against poison ivy.

I love city life. I can step out of my apartment building door and arrive at just about any place I please in as little as 5 minutes, without getting in a

Categories: agriculture blog Tags: animals farming foraging herbs nature water wildlife