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Pineapple Weed: Chamomile’s fruity cousin
Pineapple weed (*Matricaria discoidea*) is a close relative of German chamomile that often grows unnoticed in sidewalks, gravel driveways and other disturbed areas. Learn how to identify this fragrant wild herb, explore its traditional uses, and discover why harvest location is important.
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Why Cattails are The Ultimate Survival Plant
If people across the U.S. were suddenly forced to rely on the land again, cattails would be one of the most important plants to know. They are widespread, easy to identify, and provide food, materials, and practical uses from a single plant.
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Pine Needles: The needed green among the winter white
I’ve been absent for a few weeks, but I’m happy to be back! I’ve been swamped with my “day job,” which is running a nonprofit news organization. Add in the usual holiday bustle and—most exciting of all—the fact that I’ve officially completed my training to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and… whew! It’s been a…
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Purslane: Positively Wonderful
I’ve been a part of a few conversations about purslane recently, including one with my neighbor who wanted to spray my “weeds” for me. It was actually my husband who had the conversation with her, but I was very happy to hear that he fiercely defended my purslane, and nothing was sprayed. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)…
