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Delightful Day Lilies (Hemerocallis species)
The genus name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words hemera, meaning “day” and kalos, meaning “beautiful”. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, some replaced by another one on the same stem the next day. Some species are night-blooming.
Once considered part of the Lily family, [...]
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Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. Melissa, the genus name is from the Latin melisso phyllum, meaning, “honey bee” as it is a favorite flower of bees. . The species name officinalis means, “long been an official herb of the apothecaries. “
Lemon balm also goes by [...]
Chia: Amazing American Superfood
Chia Seeds (Salvia columbariae, S. hispanica)
Though we’ve all heard of chia pets, this tiny ancient black seed is a bona fide nourishing food crop, once cultivated by The Aztecs, along with beans and corn and it was even used as a currency. Chia is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. Salvia, the genus name, [...]
Herbal and WIld Food Workshop/ School of Natural Medicine
Wild food, raw food, herbs and more!
June 20-22, 2010
Boulder, Colorado
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7 Herbs to Warm You Up
When cold weather strikes a chilling blow, it makes sense to consume healthy warming concentrated foods. Dark orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes, winter squash, and carrots provide immune nourishing beta-carotene and the warmth of the orange ray. Grounding roots (especially those that grow in cold climates) such as onions, rutabagas and turnips can [...]
Read MoreSupport Immunity with Raw Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut supports intestinal flora, provides vitamin C and helps promote immunity against flu. In ancient times, seafarers ate it to prevent scurvy.
1 head white cabbage
1 head purple cabbage
4 teaspoons Celtic salt
1 teaspoon juniper berries
Grate the cabbage (a food processor using the large cutting blade lambsquartermakes this easy). Toss with the remaining ingredients. Place [...]
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