When I started learning about herbs, I was really excited to see what my yard had to offer.
I’ve found that just trying to identify the herbs in my yard makes everything seem so much more magical.
Don’t get me wrong, I think being outside has always been an important part of my life. But I’ve just never thought about what your yard, and all of those pesky weeds, could really be offering you.
So to start, let’s talk about those little yellow, annoying flowers that grow in your yard. You know, the ones that, when you pull them up, clean off the root, cut them up, dry them, toast them a little bit, grind them and then soak in hot water for a coffee replacement. To support your stomach acid and support and detox your liver.
The ones where you can take those pesky little leaves and throw them into a salad, and they’ll add a vitamin K boost. While also boosting stomach acid and again your liver.
Yeah. Those are the ones we’re talking about.
Dandelions.
But watch out, because not all yellow flowers and green leaves are dandelions. In fact, cat’s ear is pretty commonly found growing alongside them. And while cat’s ear has its own interesting properties, it isn’t dandelion.
And apparently, this is where my obsession with figuring out exactly what is growing in my yard began.
