The dandelion flower is one of our first flowers in the spring. It is incredibly beautiful to see their pretty little yellow heads dipping and humming with the bees gathering their spring nectar. This light and refreshing summer beverage is also good for you! These… [Read More]
St. John’s Wort ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum Common Name(s): St. John’s Wort Habitat and Growing area: Found widely as a wild plant throughout Europe and North America in dry, sunny places, and also increasingly in all other parts of the world with a moderate climate. We have it growing at the… [Read More]
Raspberry ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus, R. strigosus Common Name(s): Raspberry leaf Habitat and Growing area: These beautiful brambles grow wild on our Farm, in Ontario Canada. They love the edge of forests, where the trees meet the meadows or grasses. They bloom in late spring and produce berries… [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]
Elecampane – Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Inula Helenium Common Name(s): Elecampane Habitat and Growing area: Originates from Asia Has been cultivated for years for its properties This plant grows wild on our farm in more wet locations Located fields and roadsides Pertinent Information on the Plant: Respiratory system Pectoral Respiratory… [Read More]
