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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thyme: Excuse Me, Do You Have the Thyme?
CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Leaf Lettuce Mix Bibb Lettuce Heads Grow it!    Cook it!    Learn the History. A sharp, minty flavor...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Perfect Tea to Relax and Unwind
Floral notes of honey and apple Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Ioana Cristiana Most people associate chamomile with its tea infusions,...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 26, 20211 min read
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Bay Leaf: Upgrade Soup or Sauce with Bay Leaf
A peppery, piney seasoning Source: jmheatherly.medium.com OpenClipart-Vectors A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, cook bay laurel in food...
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 19, 20211 min read
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The Best Way to Dry Your Herbs
Does your garden leave you with a glut of fresh herbs? Let’s learn how to preserve our extras by air-drying them to save and share....
Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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