The cyclical nature of plants is part of what I love about gardening and observing nature. These cycles provide a structure to the world tha

Joe Pye Weed is in its full glory right now. It is tall, covered in showy purple flowers, and there are always butterflies flitting about...

As I watch the Senna plant in my garden start to flower, I am reminded of a question I am sometimes asked. The question is, “Do herbs...

The St. John’s Wort in my garden has been flowering for several weeks and is now at its peak during the days surrounding the summer...

I hear from a lot of my clients who have Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome that they feel like they have tried everything,...

How do you know when to go it alone, and when to seek help? I have a situation in my garden that provides the perfect example. Several...

A very specific “passionflower moment” is when one really needs to sleep, but the mind just won’t shut down.

If I had only one herb to take with me when I’m traveling in my first aid kit, this would be it. I know you have heard of Echinacea and...

When Kegals Help and When They Don’t When someone is having problems with bladder control, the first intervention recommended is usually...

I was recently doing some weeding in an area that I knew had poison ivy. I am allergic to poison ivy, but I don’t shy away from pulling...