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Dig This: We Can Protect Wild American Ginseng – By George Lindemann

February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments
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Author: George Lindmann of www.coalcreek.com Throughout the year, my four kids and I organize our snake boots, our chigger repellant,

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Lavender, A Widely Popular and Fragrant Beauty

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments lavender, lavender health benefits, lavender uses
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Lavender (Lavandula) is a widely popular and commonly cultivated member of the mint family. It consists of over 40 species

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Johnny Jump up (Heartsease), Dainty and Fragrant Blooms

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments heartsease, Johnny jump up, wild pansy
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Johnny Jump up (Viola tricolor) is a small perennial plant, native to large areas of Europe. It has now been

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Hyssop, Attractive Flowers and a Great Herbal History

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments hyssop, hyssop health benefits, hyssop uses
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Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the mint family. It was once only native to

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Horseradish, Powerful Flavor with a Wealth of Uses

December 14, 2019December 15, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments horseradish, horseradish health benefits, horseradish uses
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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a perennial plant, related to wasabi, mustard and broccoli. Originally native only to parts of Western

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Horehound, A Weed to Some a Treat to Others

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments horehound, horehound health benefits, horehound uses
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Horehound (Marrubium vulgare), otherwise known as white horehound or common horehound, is a perennial herb. It is a member of

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Hibiscus, Showy Edible Flowers and Cultural Significance

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments hibiscus, hibiscus flowers, hibiscus health benefits, hibiscus uses
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Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) are a group of flowering plants native to temperate and tropical regions. You will find them growing

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Goldenrod, Cheerful Blooms and Herbal Remedies

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments golden rod, goldenrod, goldenrod health benefits
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Goldenrod (Solidago) is a genus of plants from the daisy family (Asteraceae). Over 100 species can be found in the

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Ginseng, Herbal Roots That Could Boost Energy

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments ginseng, ginseng health benefits, ginseng uses
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Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a herbaceous and perennial plant native to the deciduous forests and mountainous slopes of North East

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Gingko Biloba, A Living Fossil Rich in Antioxidants

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments gingko biloba, ginko biloba tree
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Gingko Biloba (Gingko Biloba) is an ancient species of deciduous tree, once native to China. You can now find it

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Ginger, Sweetly Spiced with Ornamental Value

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments ginger, ginger root, ginger uses
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a widely used and extremely popular plant utilised primarily for its flavorful roots. It is a

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Germander, Hardy Ground Cover with a Herbal History

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments american germander, germander, germander uses
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Germander (Teucrium canadense) is a herbaceous plant and a member of the mint family. You may also know it by

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Geraniums, Cheerful Color and Fragrant Oils

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments geranium tea, geraniums, storkbills
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Geraniums (Pelargonium) are a group of perennial, flowering plants. You may also know them by the names pelargoniums or storkbills.

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Garlic, Irreplaceable Intense Flavoring

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments Allium sativum, garlic, garlic recipes, garlic remedies, garlic uses
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Garlic (Allium sativum) is perhaps one of the most widely used herbs on the planet. It is part of the

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Foxglove, Elegant Flowers with a Toxic Twist

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 1 Comment digitalis, foxglove, foxglove medicines, foxglove uses
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a plant native to Southwest Europe. It can now be found growing throughout most of Europe

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Feverfew, A Cheerful Plant with Headache Curing Abilities

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments featherfew, feverfew, midsummer daisy
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Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a member of the daisy family, Asteraceae. The plant is a bushy, herbaceous perennial, and you

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Fennel, Delicate Foilage and Highly Aromatic

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments fennel, fennel facts, fennel information, fennel uses
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial herb, originally native to coastal areas of the Mediterranean. You will now find it

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Epazote, Extremely Pungent with an Ancient History

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments epazote, epazote uses
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Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is an annual, herbaceous and aromatic herb native to Central America, South America and also large parts

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Dittany of Crete, An Endangered Symbol of Love

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments cretan dittany, dittany, dittany of crete, wintersweet
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Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus) is a perennial plant native to the Greek island of Crete, hence its eponymous name.

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Dill, Delicate Feathered Foliage and Fresh Flavoring

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 hsweet 0 Comments dill, dill seeds, dill weed
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Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a popular herb used worldwide for its delicate hints of lemon, anise and celery like flavoring.

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