among herbs in a delightful poem known as the Hortulus: There in the very front glows sage, sweetly scented

Legend has it that he used Yarrow on the battlefield to help heal soldier’s wounds and as a styptic to The earliest traces of Yarrow are found in Neanderthal graves (along with other herbs). Yarrow does have medicinal qualities…It lowers blood pressure and is still used to help heal wounds. It has antimicrobial qualities, is styptic, promotes healthy tissue growth in wounds, and is used in

You may heighten the green of this soup by adding the juice of a handful of spinach, pounded in a mortar

Forty five million pounds of potatoes are produced every year in the United States. Americans consume 30 pounds of potatoes per person every year.

of the spinach, which should first be seasoned with pepper and salt and a little Butter, and must be sent

Turnips cut same size 2 Tablespoonfuls Celery seed 2 Tablespoonfuls flour 2 Tablespoonfuls drippings 4 Pound

Pick over your berries, using only sound ones: fill your jars or wide-mouthed bottles to within an inch

Cato the Censor (234 to 149 bc), mentions the use of cabbage as a treatment for infected wounds. Captain Cook swore Sauerkraut had medicinal value; it was ingested and used on severe wounds to help

The United States grows 2 billion pounds of celery every year.

Piece of Turnips same size 2 Tablespoons Celery seed 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Tablespoons drippings 4 Pound

to make a thick batter, pour it on the butter, and hold the Saucepan over heat, shaking it quickly round

They were also thought to help manage headaches, constipation, toothaches, wounds, and skin conditions