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Brew Tea or Eat Tender Mums Leaf
Reminiscent of chamomile Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Nadiia Ploshchenko on Unsplash Historical writings describe...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 14, 20221 min read


Gardening for Better Nutrition
Understanding the basics of nutrition, elevates gardening from a pleasant hobby to a health-critical activity – not only for ourselves and o
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Feb 11, 20222 min read


Purslane: a Scrumptious Salad Green
A crunchy succulent Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Charles Darwin Station via Wikimedia Also called duckweed, purslane makes an...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Feb 7, 20221 min read


Calendula: Sacred Herb for Skin Health
Flowery yet bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Anastasiya Romanova on Unsplash Calendula, or pot marigold, is an Aster that...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Enjoy the French Art of Charcuterie
Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Michel Cellier via Shutterstock Charcuterie started in 15th century France, where pork butchers...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Artemisia: Treat Worms and Find the Green Fairy
A bitter aromatic Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Jeffrey Robb from Pixabay Artemisia includes hundreds of species, which belong...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Scrumptious Roux for Potato Soup from Scratch
Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Anakumka via Shutterstock Chefs make a roux, a combination of flour and fat, as a base to thicken...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Dandelion: A Weed or a Super Green?
Bitter and earthy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by olena ivanova on Unsplash Dandelions, also known as blowballs, originate from...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jan 3, 20221 min read


Home Made Spice Mix for Delicious Chili
Source: jmheatherly.medium.com By Foodio on Shutterstock Chili would not exist without generations of native Central and South Americans....
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 27, 20211 min read


Eucalyptus: Feed a Koala and Open Your Breath
Intense menthol aroma Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Valeriia Miller on Unsplash Eucalyptus represents a family of evergreen...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Sage: Advice and Boost Your Brain
Earthy and spicy Source: jmheatherly.medium.com CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Garden Sage Pineapple Sage Grow it! Use...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 13, 20212 min read


Divine Mashed Potatoes Like Mom Made
Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by Hebi B. from Pixabay Humans consumed potatoes for the past 8000 years. Indigenous people...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Dec 4, 20211 min read


Seven Super Ways to Save Your Herbs
Want a steady supply of cooking herbs year-round? Try these nifty ways to preserve any extras that your garden provides. Source:...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Oregano: the Great Pizza Herb from Across the Pond
CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Italian Oregano Greek Oregano Grow it! Cook it! Learn the History. Earthy and peppery Source:...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Anise Hyssop: Best Herb to Save the Bees
Hints of anise and mint Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Robert Bottman on Unsplash Anise Hyssop excels at feeding pollinators,...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Echinacea/Coneflower: What the Lakota Call Ichahpe Hu
A floral, medicinal herb Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Khara Woods on Unsplash Echinacea, or coneflower, includes 10 species...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Dill: The Herb that Flavors Pickles
CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Elephant Dill Garden Dill Grow it! Cook it! Learn the History. A delicate, anise flavor...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Where did tea come from, I wonder?
A caffeinated, bitter drink Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Danurwendho Adyakusuma From Southeast Asia, Camellia bestows the sacred elixir...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Bee Balm: Beneficial Brew
A minty, sage-like tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Kevin McIver Native to North America, indigenous tribes use this perennial herb for...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 13, 20211 min read


A Savory Herb for This Scrumptious Sauce
A subtle, parsley flavor Source: jmheatherly.medium.com ivabalk One of four herbs used in the traditional fines herbes, chefs add French...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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