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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Aug 2, 20211 min read
Echinacea/Coneflower: What the Lakota Call Ichahpe Hu
A floral, medicinal herb Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Khara Woods on Unsplash Echinacea, or coneflower, includes 10 species...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Dill: The Herb that Flavors Pickles
CULTIVARS CURRENTLY IN THE GARDEN: Elephant Dill Garden Dill Grow it! Cook it! Learn the History. A delicate, anise flavor...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 20, 20211 min read
Where did tea come from, I wonder?
A caffeinated, bitter drink Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Danurwendho Adyakusuma From Southeast Asia, Camellia bestows the sacred elixir...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 14, 20216 min read
How Smart Folks Grow Delicious Herbs
Read about my first foray into hydroponics. City dwellers may lack yards, but we can still garden. Grow herbs, food, and flowers in...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Bee Balm: Beneficial Brew
A minty, sage-like tea Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Kevin McIver Native to North America, indigenous tribes use this perennial herb for...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 3, 20211 min read
A Savory Herb for This Scrumptious Sauce
A subtle, parsley flavor Source: jmheatherly.medium.com ivabalk One of four herbs used in the traditional fines herbes, chefs add French...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jul 1, 20217 min read
Grand Ideas to Garden in a Flat
Do you live in the city but lack a yard to garden? Let’s learn to garden with what space we have. Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 26, 20211 min read
The Perfect Tea to Relax and Unwind
Floral notes of honey and apple Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Ioana Cristiana Most people associate chamomile with its tea infusions,...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 19, 20211 min read
Bay Leaf: Upgrade Soup or Sauce with Bay Leaf
A peppery, piney seasoning Source: jmheatherly.medium.com OpenClipart-Vectors A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, cook bay laurel in food...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 17, 20213 min read
The Best Way to Dry Your Herbs
Does your garden leave you with a glut of fresh herbs? Let’s learn how to preserve our extras by air-drying them to save and share....
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Get to the Root of Angelica
A Juniper-like bitter Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Gabriele Lässer Angelica, or wild celery, grows throughout temperate and subarctic...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Chives: Add Tang to Your Dish
a savory, sharp garnish Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by Jane Duursma on Unsplash Also known as “rush leeks,” chives are native to...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
May 27, 20211 min read
Cilantro: Spice Up Your Meal
a bright, lemony bite Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Image by David Stang via Wikimedia Also called Chinese parsley and dhania,...
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
May 15, 20215 min read
Clone plants from cuttings
Take a look as we sit down with a local hemp producer and community gardener, Jacob Seals, to discuss reproducing plants from clones....
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Jon Mychal Heatherly
May 7, 20214 min read
Create Flexible Climes with Smart Herb Spirals
Learn to companion plant herbs by constructing an herb spiral with upcycled materials Original Source: jmheatherly.medium.com Photo by...
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