Ever walk in the forest and spot this beautiful plant with a tiny orange flower? It may be Jewelweed, which is actually poison ivy’s antidote. It often grows near poison ivy which is quite ironic. But Jewelweed isn’t just for preventing a poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak rash. It is also for […]
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Soapwort: Mother Earth’s Natural Cleaning Herb
Years ago, I purchased a soapwort plant from a plant sale. When it bloomed the following year, I was pleasantly surprised with its bell shaped pink flowers and powdery smell. It grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall. I never thought much about this plant until one day I researched it to find out […]