The sky was smoky the day I wrote this column, although it’s often hazy early in the morning in the valley where I live. But ...

You might dread finding the invasive common burdock (Arctium minus) growing in your yard, but its large, heart-shaped leaves are perfect for creating a beautiful birdbath with rustic charm. Family ...

An avid hiker once told me that if you want relief from summer heat, grab a burdock leaf and wrap it around the back of your neck. Common burdock (Actium minus) is a large-leafed plant that resembles ...

What is burdock root tea? Burdock root tea or burdock tea, as it’s sometimes known, comes from the root of a burdock plant. It was originally used in traditional Chinese medicine before becoming ...

The other day, a lady was proud to show me her patch of wild rhubarb that just popped up this year. However, after I flipped the leaf over to see the white underside, I had to inform her that her ...

As winter approaches, small flocks of sparrows and other little brown birds have been visiting my yard, picking through the remnants of the garden, flitting through the trees, annoying the squirrels, ...