Plant Sightings

The Greeks and the Romans both believed the Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) to symbolize wisdom, peace and protection. This is […]

Naked Ladies (Amaryllis belladonna) are native to South Africa, but now naturalized in many areas. It’s a fun common name

Long used in Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and traditional Chinese medicine for a wide range of uses, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) seems

The Paper Bark Tree (aka. Niaouli; Melaleuca quinquenervia) has many uses, especially among Aboriginal people. As it is easy to

Though their invasiveness drives some people crazy, Plantain (Plantago spp.) can be a benefit for those of us in the

Saskatoon  Berries (aka. Serviceberry; Amelanchier alnifolia) is a lesser-known  blue berry native to North America, but with twice the antioxidant

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) produces flowers recognizable around the world and bursting with symbolism. Pink for love, blue for rejection…though the

Few things smell better than that scent of the first rain. We all know that scent, but did you know

Junipers (Juniperus spp.) are used in horticulture, in foods, medicine, and also essential oils/perfumery, but what they are most famous

It is commonplace for the medicinal part used of a plant to be the bark, leaves and roots; however, rarely