Growing Herbs

by | Jun 19, 2024 | Farming, Growing Herbs

Growing Herbs for Food and Health, Foraging for Herbs

Herbs and wild plants are an amazing resource. Not only can they add unparalleled flavor to your food, but they can also add to or support your overall health. If you have limited space, herbs can be one of the easiest things to grow, because they flourish in pots and window boxes.

Here, you’ll find the following:

Materia medica, how to learn to identify what is growing in your yard, and what to use it for

Spices from the earth

Teas from the earth

Foraged foods from the earth

*It is important to remember that the information found here, although medically reviewed by Dr. Koe, has not been reviewed by the FDA. It is also important that when making any diet changes, including the addition of certain herbs, you speak with your medical practitioner. The above information is not to be considered a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

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