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Caroline Rivard
A therapist and healer for over 15 years, Caroline’s passion for medicinal plants only began after leaving the city for the quiet country life in Quebec, Canada. Eager to learn, she’s never looked back, using forests and wildflower fields as her classroom ever since. In a time where reconnecting with plants and nature is badly needed, she spreads her love for herbalism by holding teaching workshops about the powers of medicinal herbs and natural remedies.
Lovely Lavender

Grow Lavender For Its Many Wonderful Medicinal Properties
Lavender is known for helping people feel calm and relaxed, but as Caroline Rivard writes, these gorgeous purple flowers offer so many health benefits!
Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries: Medicinal Weed and Superfood
Did you know there’s more to wild strawberries than meets the eye? Caroline Rivard gives us the scoop on this amazing medicinal weed and superfood.
Rosemary

Rosemary: A Culinary Gem and Flavourful Herbal Medicine
You’ve probably cooked with rosemary before, but did you know this culinary herb also packs a medicinal punch? Caroline Rivard gives us the scoop!
ground ivy

Ground Ivy: Medicine Beneath Your Feet
wild mushrooms

Foraging For Wild Medicinal Mushrooms
Many people think most wild mushrooms are poisonous, but that’s not the case! Caroline Rivard tells us about some of the best medicinal mushrooms out there.
Medicinal Weeds: Comfrey

Comfrey In The Garden: A Powerful Medicinal Weed
You might think it’s just a humble-looking weed, but finding comfrey in the garden is a bonus! Caroline Rivard explains why medicinal growers love it.
wild rasberries

The Medicinal Benefits Of Wild Raspberries
Caroline Rivard is back with another installment in her medicinal weeds series. This time, she looks at the many benefits associated with wild raspberries.
winter foraging

Foraging Medicinal Plants Throughout The Winter
There still might be snow on the ground, but that doesn’t mean we can’t forage medicinal plants! Follow our guide for what’s available and where to look.
chickweed

Edible Weeds: Including Chickweed In Your Fall Harvest
The summer veggie patch may be put to bed, but there’s still much to harvest. Chickweed grows in the wild and is as delicious as it is nutritious!
wild violets

Medicinal Weeds: The Many Benefits Of Wild Violets
Interested in jumping into the world of plant foraging? Wild violets are a great start. These tasty ‘weeds’ are nutritious, delicious, and medicinal to boot!
mullein medicinal weed

Medicinal Weeds: The Many Virtues Of Mullein
You can find it along roadsides or in open fields; mullein is a common weed that many of us know but don’t appreciate for its various medicinal properties.
edible weeds

Edible Weeds: Purslane Packs A Nutritious Punch
Weeding the garden isn’t the most enjoyable job, but what if you look at it more like a harvest? Edible weeds grow everywhere, and purslane is one of them!
mugwort

Mugwort: A Magical and Medicinal Weed
Mugwort has used for centuries for its many medicinal properties. This perennial plant is an ally to women and also helps soothe sore and achy muscles.

The Mighty Burdock Weed: A Cornucopia of Virtues
While some call it a pesky garden weed, burdock has many medicinal properties. It supports vital organs, including the skin, and boosts the metabolism!

Yarrow: From Garden Weed To Powerful Medicinal Plant
dandelion

Dandelions: Medicinal Weeds of Gold
Many property owners despise them, but dandelions serve many purposes. Beyond attracting pollinators to our gardens, they are a wonderful medicinal ally!
Plantain medicinal weed

Plantain: The Overlooked Medicinal Weed
No matter where you live in the world, chances are the plantain weed grows nearby. Use it to your advantage! Plantain is a safe and natural medicine.
stinging nettle: medicinal weed

Medicinal Weeds: Stinging Nettle
It hurts when you touch it, but stinging nettle is great for the body. Don’t banish the weed from the garden; take advantage of its many health benefits!
garden weeds

The Health And Medicinal Properties Of Common Garden Weeds
They are a nuisance in the garden, but many common weeds sure are good for the body! Some weeds are packed with nutrition and have many medicinal properties.