St John's Wort ( Hypericum spp) is arguably the herb most closely associated with the summer solstice. Its name is tied directly to the feast of St John on June 24th, and the tradition of harvesting ...

Mugwort can help with stress relief and improve sleep. People allergic to ragweed might also be allergic to mugwort. Pregnant women should avoid using mugwort due to possible uterine contractions.

In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its furthest point from the equator. Historically, for many cultures, it was a magical time of ...

The William Vicary Mansion in Freedom is one of the historical sites with which Penn State Master Gardeners of Beaver County ...

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1653) is the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, considered a key figure within the Italian Baroque period.

Overview: Pulsatilla is a plant in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It is available over-the-counter as an herbal supplement and as a homeopathic remedy. Pulsatilla is commonly used for various ...

Old Hillside’s “Harlem Hellfighters” is a 112-proof bourbon-rye blend aged in French wine barrels for exactly 191 days. Why ...

By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff When you start to identify the plants growing wild around the yard, garden or alongside ...

Artemisia Gentileschi was a pioneering and fearless Roman artist whose artistic legacy is only being fully appreciated in modern times. The stellar career of Italian early baroque painter Artemisia ...

Some plants seem to have traveled through time, alongside Homo sapiens every step of the way. Wherever we explore, live our lives, and build societies, some plants are right there too – quietly ...