Mugwort

Mugwort

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) helps with digestive issues and can induce lucid dreams. It also makes a great smudge stick for clearing spaces and is traditionally burned to enhance dreaming and divination. A “dream pillow” stuffed with mugwort and lavender...
The Bountiful Bronze Fennel

The Bountiful Bronze Fennel

Bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is our latest maturing herb in Penelope’s Garden. The entire plant can be harvested and put to many uses. The feathery leaves can be trimmed and used any time for salads, garnish and potato salad. The stalks can be added to soups....
In My Basket This Week

In My Basket This Week

Penelope’s Garden has been very busy! As you can see from my basket, there are lots of choices, some with which you may not be familiar. Please notice how full the basket is with a good handful of each herb. We have enough of many of the herbs for you to collect...
Get Them Before They’re Gone

Get Them Before They’re Gone

Here are a group of three herbs in Penelope’s Garden that are at peak harvest time. Motherwort and lavender are only available at this time, one harvest per season. St. John’s wort may continue to flower but now is the best time to pick. Below are images of how to cut...