Home to Well Loved Goats and Gardens

Tag: garden

Violets

Violets

As the snow starts to recede, I am anxious to see where my spring plants will pop up. I have lived all over the country and violets are one of the wild plants that seem to survive wherever we go. Usually found along the edges of yards and gardens, many people consider them a weed, while I think violets simply need better marketing.

Dandelion

Dandelion

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), is known in traditional and modern herbal medicine for its nutritional content and health benefits. Although there is an entire industry devoted to destroying these beautiful and useful plants, their bright cheerful blooms endure. Dandelion has so many uses that anyone with a clean patch available to them should take notice.

Parsley

Parsley

parsley often plays a humble backdrop to more flamboyant characters. Yet, this culinary staple, with its bright green leaves and clean, peppery flavor, deserves its moment in the sun. Beyond its role as a garnish, parsley is a versatile and nutritious herb that has been valued for centuries in cuisines and healing traditions around the world.

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

If you love stuffed peppers, you will love these Crock Pot stuffed peppers. Make them in the morning or even the night before and set them to cook low and slow all day in the Crock Pot. I make them Keto style, but traditional works just as well.

How to Build a Seed Library

How to Build a Seed Library

Seed libraries typically organize and distribute seeds using a system that’s both accessible and practical for community members. Here’s a closer look at how the seed storing and lending process usually works, including the use of seed packets:

Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary, scientifically known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is not just a culinary staple but a plant steeped in history and lore. Originating from the Mediterranean region, this perennial herb is celebrated for its needle-like leaves and woody aroma, evoking memories of garden freshness and culinary delight. 

Seed Library and Why You Need One

Seed Library and Why You Need One

A seed library is a collection of seeds aimed at preserving plant diversity, supporting local agriculture, and fostering community resilience and sustainability. It operates similarly to a traditional library, but instead of borrowing books, members take seeds to plant in their gardens.

Herbs for Allergy Relief

Herbs for Allergy Relief

Navigating through allergy season can be a daunting task for many. The sneezing, watery eyes, and constant itch can drive anyone to distraction. Fortunately, Mother Nature offers a bounty of herbs that can help alleviate these symptoms. Today, let’s talk about some herbs for allergy relief like Nettle, Rosemary, Pearly Everlasting, Goldenrod, and a few others that are not only effective but can also thrive in your garden or the wild.

Shepherd’s Purse

Shepherd’s Purse

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is a fascinating herb that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves in the world of herbal remedies. This humble plant, easily recognized by its heart-shaped seed pods resembling a shepherd’s pouch, is a powerhouse of benefits waiting to be explored.

Nettle

Nettle

Nettle, often overlooked and undervalued, is a treasure trove of health benefits and culinary potential. As a fervent advocate for the wonders of plants, I want to share why nettle has captured my heart