by Tina Alexander | Sep 18, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
As always, this is a brief (and incomplete) introduction to these herbs. There is sooo muchinformation at our fingertips. BE CURIOUS! All Artemisia species are antimicrobial and stimulate digestion to some extent, but some, notall are nootropic, meaning that they...
by Tina Alexander | Aug 14, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
Bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is our latest maturing herb ready for harvest in Penelope’s Garden. The glowing yellow flowers of bronze fennel are a generous source for pollinators. It is a host plant for the Eastern Black Swallowtail. Bees, wasps and flies are...
by Tina Alexander | Jul 3, 2023 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
All this lovely rain and warmth have brought our herbal medicinal and tea garden back to life. Please check the chalkboard for the herbs ready to harvest. There are specific times in the growth cycle of each plant during which its attributes are optimal and it is...
by Tina Alexander | Sep 11, 2022 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
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...
by Tina Alexander | Aug 22, 2022 | Announcements, Herb Notes, Penelope's Garden
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....
