Our Garden.
Here are just a couple of our favorite plants that can be found in our gardens. Some native. Some not. Plus, some of our favorite facts about them and how we like to enjoy them.
Of course, none of this information is intended to be medical advice.
Shepherd's Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris
We're partial to this plant because its seed pods are shaped like hearts. And, the flowers, as small as they are, are beautiful. We love adding a sprig or two to our salads. We also dry it for herbal teas.
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
A plant despised by many, this plant is a miracle plant. Personally, we love our mullein. It's a beautiful plant, and we leave the dead stalks for insect hotels in the winter. We dry leaves and flowers for herbal teas.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow has a distinctive smell. You'll know it when you smell it. We use the young leaves in salads, for tea, and as on-the-location bandaids. It's potent, so a little goes a long way. You'll know what we mean once you sniff it.
St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Our favorite thing about St. John's wort? The purple color of the infused oils! Yes, purplish-red. It's so unexpected. We use it to make topical salves for pain. Get out a magnifying glass and you'll notice the leaves are perforated.
Spider Milkweed (Antelope Horns)
Asclepias asperula
We always spot mow around this lovely plant. It's got the stars in all of its flower's stages. See them?
Over 450 native insects feed on the nectar, sap, leaves, and flowers.
Did you know that monarch caterpillars need milkweeds to feed on to complete their life cycle? The adult butterflies lay their eggs EXCLUSIVELY on members of the milkweed (Asclepias) family.