Garden Gems

“The only difference between a weed and a flower is judgement”.  I love this quote that I once found on the paper tab of my herbal tea bag.  As I reacquaint with the flora and fauna of this region after 20 years away, I struggle to pull some of the so-called weeds in my garden.  Dandelion, red clover, stinging nettle, jewelweed, mullein, pokeberry…these are the same plants that I spent hours studying in school, learning about their medicinal properties (all scientifically confirmed and evidence-based).   These little gems reverse illness, support our vital organs, and restore function to diseased tissue.   All for free.   I allow them to have their own little pockets of the garden to thrive, and always have a supply to carry me throughout the seasons…you never know when they may come in handy!