Monthly Archives: April 2019

Cilantro is a versatile herb with a long history

Posted on April 30, 2019 by tedmanzer

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb used in numerous recipes from various cultures. It’s also known by different names, including coriander, Mexican parsley and Chinese parsley. It’s been cultured for at least 5000 years. Many Egyptian tombs contain seeds … Continue reading →

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Comfrey is a plant of many misconceptions

Posted on April 25, 2019 by tedmanzer

Pick up any book on poisonous plants and comfrey will be in it. It is an old-time herb that has been used for centuries for various things. Some folks eat it. Some make tea. Some make topical medicines from it. … Continue reading →

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Wild fennel is an invasive weed, but I still like it.

Posted on April 16, 2019 by tedmanzer

Actually, it’s not truly wild. It’s escaped and naturalized, and it has been for a long time. Wild fennel is like fennel found in nurseries and stores, and you can find it anywhere. I ran into a bunch of it … Continue reading →

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Lily of the valley is a blast from my past

Posted on April 9, 2019 by tedmanzer

When I was young, my grandfather had a huge patch of these tiny fragrant white flowers all around his house. I used to pick them and place them in jars to bring some aroma inside. Nobody ever cautioned me about … Continue reading →

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Mockingbirds are interesting creatures few people notice

Posted on April 9, 2019 by tedmanzer

Mockingbirds are cool. We have a few at school, and one likes to play games with me. He’ll fly beside me and stop a short distance in front of me while I talk to him. When I get within four … Continue reading →

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