SOW THISTLE (Sonchus oleraceus and other species) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) DESCRIPTION: Sow thistle is commonly mistaken for dandelion, to which it is related. Sow thistle is an annual weed with a more or less erect stem that rises from one foot to four feet tall. The young plant forms a...
WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS?
This is a link to an article I wrote for BACKWOODSMAN magazine. It is my attempt to answer the question, "What are the best plants to grow in your garden?" Obviously, there is no simple answer, as you will see. If you want to read more about Backwoodsman, go to...
CALIFORNIA COFFEE BERRY
CALIFORNIA COFFEE BERRY [Nyerges is the author of over two dozen books, such as “Foraging California,” “Foraging Arizona,” “Guide to Wild Foods,” Urban Survival Guide,” “How to Survive Anywhere,” and more. More information is at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com] Of all the plant medicines used by indigenous North Americans, cascara sagrada...