Yarrow
Ah, late autumn....a time of year when the trees have shed their leaves, frost is heavy on the ground, some might spend their evenings near a warm fire sipping hot cider, and....colds and flus are circulated. And what better way to combat that cold or flu than with hot yarrow tea.Yarrow has many uses-yes, including aiding in recovery from colds and flus. Some say the “golden cure” is peppermint, elderflowers, and yarrow. Ya

Eucalyptus
The frost is on the ground and outdoor gardening is minimal. While some gardeners enjoy the break provided by the cold winter months, I am one of those who brings some of her garden indoors. One of my favorite indoor plants is the eucalyptus.The eucalyptus (also know as blue gum tree or stringy bark tree) is native to Australia and southern Asia, so naturally, it is a pretty unfussy plant...withstanding dry, poor soil. It is an

Rue: The Mother of Herbs
Native to the Mediterranean, rue is now grown worldwide. This sturdy little evergreen shrub prefers full sun, but can thrive in any type of soil...no matter how infertile or dry the conditions may be. Rue has many names including garden rue, herb of grace, mother of herbs, and countryman’s treacle. There are many who find the scent of the herb repulsive and some even describe it as “obnoxious”. If you have sensitive skin, it may be b