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I Had So Much Calendula I Started Making Hand Cream (And Accidentally Created A New Hobby) Nobody talks about the dark side of calendula. Gardeners will tell you how beautiful it is. They'll tell you the bees love it. They'll tell you how cheerful those bright orange flowers look scattered throughout the garden. What they won't tell you is that calendula seems to operate under the belief …

The Two Most Dangerous Words in Gardening and Herbalism: “I’ll Remember” Or: How I Accidentally Took My Energy Herb Before Bed, My Sleep Herb During the Day, Lost Track of My Seedlings, and Started a Bean Invasion.... What A Day To Remember  Quick Answer: If you use bulk herbs, loose teas, seeds, starter plants, or homemade blends, label everything immediately. Energy-styl …

The Herb Nobody Forgets: Why Yu Xing Cao Keeps Showing Up in Lyme Disease, Bartonella, and Chinese Herbal Discussions Quick Answer: Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia cordata) is one of the most discussed herbs among people researching Lyme disease, Bartonella, respiratory wellness, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has a long history of traditional use, a distinctive fish-like aroma, and a reputation for …

The Great Rabbit Heist: How My Kitchen Herbs Saved the Garden (And Nearly Started a Backyard Spice War) There is a very specific type of heartbreak only gardeners understand. It usually happens early in the morning. Coffee in hand. Morning dew still on the young plants.  Birds chirping.  Sun barely coming up.You walk outside feeling proud, peaceful, and fully convinced you have bec …