Goldenrod (Solidago) ~ LuminEarth’s Guide to Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants

Names:  Goldenrod, Aaron’s Rod, Canadian Goldenrod, Early Goldenrod, European Goldenrod, Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea, Solidago Glomerata, Solidago longifolia, Solidago serotina, Solidago virgaurea, Woundwort. Visit Our FREE Online Guide to Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants Appearance: There are more than 20 species in our area (Tennessee) and many of the species hybridize, increasing the diversity of [...]

Wild Backyard Stir-Fry

Who says tasty organic food has to be expensive… or bought from the store?!?   With a few standard staples, a little imagination, and use of what Mother Nature has sprouting in your own back yard, you can have wholesome, healthy meals quickly, easily and inexpensively! Here is a recipe that we just tossed together today, [...]

ECHO Erases Hunger With Natural Pesticides and GMO-Free Seeds

By Celeste Baumgartner Farm World, Ohio Correspondent FT. MYERS, Fla.–The Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO) is dedicated to reducing hunger and improving lives through agriculture. ECHO’s demonstration farm is a living classroom dedicated to helping poor farmers overseas become more productive. Over 9,000 visitors tour the farm every year.  ECHO is a Christian organization; [...]