Botanical Name: Symphytum Officinal Common Name(s): Comfrey, Bone Knit Habitat and Growing area: Cultivated throughout North America Can often be found “escaped” We have several beautiful large patches of Comfrey growing on our land. I originally received a small clump from our local museum… [Read More]
Recommended Herbal Books
So many books to choose from, where does one begin to know what books are recommended for budding herbalists? We have taken some of the guess work away for you! Happy Reading 🙂 Here are a list of fifteen books (listed in no particular order) we recommend our… [Read More]
Dandelion ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Taraxacum Officinal Common Name(s): Dandelion Leaf and Root Habitat and Growing area: Found widespread colouring meadows and waste places in April – May. Dandelion is found here in Ontario on our farm, lawns and disturbed soil. Pertinent Information on the Plant: Alterative (blood… [Read More]
The Ginkgo Tree Herbal Class
Greetings Plant Lovers, Oh my, this Tuesday is our last herb class of the season! Hope you all have fun playing in your gardens all summer😊 Tuesday May 28th, 7 – 9 pm will be our next The Ginkgo Tree Herbal Class. We will be meeting here… [Read More]
Motherwort ~Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Leonorus cardiaca Common Name(s): Motherwort Habitat and Growing area: Found on our farm in Ontario Canada Likes to grow in disturbed ground; pasture land and fence line Pertinent Information on the Plant: Emmenagogue (agent that regulates and induces normal menstruation) Suppressed… [Read More]
