Plant Study: Honey Locust
Honey Locust, Gleditsia triacanthos.
Hailing from the Fabaceae family, the peas, Honey Locust is a medium-large deciduous tree native to central North America. It can become very invasive outside its native area and is banned in some areas, so do your research before you plant this beautiful, edible, medicinal tree. Honey Locust is an aggressive, fast-growing, short-lived tree that establishes…
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Best Homemade Kombucha, Every Time.
Best Homemade Kombucha, Every Time.
It’s true! This recipe never fails.
Briefly, let us talk about Kombucha.
Kombucha is a tart, sour, commonly carbonated drink made from tea, yeast, and sugar. It has been around for thousands of years, first bring brewed in China, and is increasingly popular across the world for its reported health benefits. Packed with probiotics, this beverage is a gut happiness blast and, I personally think,…
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Monthly Medicinal: Achillea millefolium, Yarrow
Monthly Medicinal: Achillea millefolium, Yarrow
Achillea millefolium, common name Yarrow
Quick Guide
Medicinal uses: Astringent, Bitter, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Antibacterial, Styptic.
Methods of extraction: Yarrow makes excellent tea, topical salve, liniment, antibacterial soap, oil and tincture.
Part of the plant to use: Leaves and Flowers.
Other common names: Gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man’s pepper, devil’s nettle, sanguinary,…
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As the cold months arrive we are finding so much joy in the indoor plant friends. We are thinking of starting a 'plant profiles' video series where we discuss a different plant each episode. What do you think? (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYt9_EAS9P/?igshid=1q2951ceo7uld
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Perennial garden install in Bowie! Swipe for before and process pictures! #gardenmakeover (at Bowie, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGyBXAFAY8D/?igshid=1kblys3aqty7
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Woah transformation! A perennial, very low maintenance landscape for a busy, sweet lady! Swipe for before 👈 (at Shady Side, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGA9Iwogx9N/?igshid=1qmwbkwfenfdp
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Still a few eggplants 🍆 ✨ #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFjws9qg79y/?igshid=1mxureu17pvvw
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Edible Chicken Haven Design & Installation
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Edible Chicken Garden Install in Michigan
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We like our roofs covered in plants and our cities green green 😍 #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEr07oogojm/?igshid=u68x2p6g8cf0
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Green Roofing morning maintenance 👌 #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpAzolADmQ/?igshid=1o9siu4xoni1e
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Sunrises in DC from a rooftop garden we maintain. (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4IyeUgcid/?igshid=daolm0isym31
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Perennial garden redesign in DC last week! #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDeiCmEgoxg/?igshid=e7zxgfsx7x37
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She shells she shells 🐚 Earth play appreciation post. #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Calvert Cliffs State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRT86qACYG/?igshid=1wqfa8qxyp3e5
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We gave this dogwood a very gentle haircut today and it is just looking glorious. #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Ashburn, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC35j6SgNxu/?igshid=658dm2ni0fqt
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Wildflower meadow edges at Janelia! #landscaping #urban #urbangardens #ediblegardens #perennials #hardy #windtolerantplants #urbanfarm #growingforward #environmental #harmony #green #greenroofing #permaculture #hortaculture #smallbiz #dc #greenthecity #gogreen #sustainable #organicfarming #organicgardening #ladyboss #ecology #landscapedesign #citygardens #ecologicaldesign #flowerpower #plantspaces #rooftopgardens (at Janelia Research Campus) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtUB97A93l/?igshid=z6syqbxs8fhd
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Growing Forward Episode #6 with the wonderful Jeremiah Kidd! Jeremiah is a Permaculture Designer, Teacher and multi-business Entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss Permaculture, he tells us about how he started his businesses and offers some solutions for humanity Growing Forward! https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqogZHgpky/?igshid=1kvdsex1oz02b
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