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How to Grow Dandelion Greens

The name of the plant originated from the French who called it "dent de lion" or tooth of the lion, as the jagged edges of the leaves are suggestive of a lion's tooth.3 Although it is native to Europe and Asia, it has been carried around the world and is probably one of the most recognizable plants worldwide. It is believed the European settlers found the plant so useful they purposefully brought the dandelion with them to the New World.

By | 2017-08-22T12:58:50-04:00 August 22nd, 2017|Diet, DIY, Environment, Food, Foraging, Gardening, Herbs & Spices, Homesteading, Natural Health, Natural Remedies, Resyndicated, SF, Vegetables|Comments Off on How to Grow Dandelion Greens

Meadowsweet – Check Out What This Wild Herb Can Do For You

Meadowsweet is a wild herb and flower that is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and bioflavonoids and works as a natural digestive aid and pain reliever. It has been found to decrease the amount of acid build up in the stomach by soothing the mucous membranes and digestive tract which makes it an excellent remedy for digestive issues such as nausea, ulcers, heartburn, gastritis, indigestion, ibs, and diarrhea.

By | 2015-12-19T12:23:17-05:00 April 14th, 2015|Foraging, Herbs, Homesteading, Natural Health, Natural Remedies|Comments Off on Meadowsweet – Check Out What This Wild Herb Can Do For You