Wild Rose, Rosa Species I decided the wild rose was a good plant study pick for February, but I promptly forgot to post my findings here. You can usually find content more quickly on the Environmental Harmony Instagram. Anywhoo! Wild Roses, it turns out, are the BEST. The wild rose is the fragrant, shrubby ancestorContinue reading “Plant Study: Wild Rose”
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Plant Study: Honey Locust
Honey Locust, Gleditsia triacanthos. Hailing from the Fabaceae family, the peas, Honey Locust is a medium-large deciduous tree native to central North America. It can become very invasive outside its native area and is banned in some areas, so do your research before you plant this beautiful, edible, medicinal tree. The Honey Locust is anContinue reading “Plant Study: Honey Locust”
Best Homemade Kombucha, Every Time.
It’s true! This recipe never fails. Briefly, let us talk about Kombucha. Kombucha is a tart, sour, commonly carbonated drink made from tea, yeast, and sugar. It has been around for thousands of years, first bring brewed in China, and is increasingly popular across the world for its reported health benefits. Packed with probiotics, thisContinue reading “Best Homemade Kombucha, Every Time.”
Monthly Medicinal: Achillea millefolium, Yarrow
Achillea millefolium, common name Yarrow. Medicinal Uses: Astringent, Bitter, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Antibacterial, Styptic.
Chickens, A Permaculture Approach
Companion Planting and Stacking Functions for Easy, Edible Chicken Environments.
Companion Planting for Chickens
Companion Planting for chickens!
Urban Perennial Herb Garden Tour
Tour of a perennial herb garden atop a green roof in Washington DC.
