Goldenrod . . .

The bright color is welcome in the garden late in the summer and on into the fall.

In addition to the beauty and an attraction for the bees goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) can be used in a salve for muscle trauma, pain and injuries, help strengthen the immune system, aid in prevention of allergies (especially allergies to cats) and sinus pain.

Click here to learn
how to make a tincture
from plant materials

As the growing season slows . . .

there are plant materials waiting to be tried! Lemon balm, spearmint, lemon verbena, aloe vera, sage, basil, and several more. Will there be enough time to learn the secrets of these plants?

The jars of infused oils for lotions, massage oils and healing salves plus herbal tinctures to restore health when needed threaten to take over the kitchen.


If you are interested in learning how to use the plants from your garden, start with this free herbal course from Learning Herbs



If you need herbs to work with, Mountain Rose has a large selection plus lots of helpful information.

Looking for a simple kit to get started? Or to give as a gift to a budding herbalist?

Winter will be over before I know it!