Passionate about Passionflower
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is one of my favorite plants and medicinal herbs. The plant I have growing in my garden was given to...
It's Pickle Time!
It is that time of year when cucumbers abound in my garden. My favorite variety to grow is actually called Homemade Pickles Cucumbers. I...
Looking for Immune Support? Try Making Your Own Elderberry Syrup!
Hi there! Let me introduce you to my elderberry plant (Sambucus nigra), and describe how I made fresh elderberry syrup to use this...
In the Garden with Jillian: Eleuthero
This is my first video for my new video series, In the Garden with Jillian. I hope you enjoy!
Summer Sun Tea with Fresh Herbs
If you have access to fresh herbs, the heat of summer is a great time to make sun tea. Here's what you do: 1. Gather a big fistful of...
I'm starting a newsletter!
Hello there! I am starting a newsletter to keep better in touch with you, especially if you are a busy woman with a condition that...
Pinellia ternata - a suburban saga
This story begins 3 years ago when an interesting little plant popped up in one of my garden beds. This story is part public service...
Garlic Mustard Pesto!
In spring of 2020, like lots of people, I got creative with food. I saw all the garlic mustard coming up around the edges of my yard, and...
Homemade gluten free croutons
This recipe is a function of my children wanting the crusts cut off their bread for sandwiches and toast. What to do with all those...
Zucchini Oat Muffins, Gluten Free & Vegan
I’ve been trying out different zucchini muffin recipes this summer with the bounty of zucchinis from my garden. I wanted to make muffins,...