Close up of bright yellow St. John's wort flower loaded with stamens

St. John’s Wort: Funny Name, Serious Benefits

Backed by science, St. John's wort can be grown and harvested at home as a healthful tea or medicinal oil.
Close up of ripe orange kumquats hanging from a branch

Kumquat Anyone? Kumquat?

Kumquat is not only fun to say, it's also an easy to grow plant with olive-sized fruit packed with health benefits.
Close up of daisy-like chamomile flowers growing in a landscape

Chamomile for Making Medicinal Tea

Want to have the No. 1 medicinal plant growing near you? Learn how to do it and make your own healthful chamomile tea.
A handful of tiny cucamelons

Cucamelon Magic: Koo Koo Ka Choo

Cucamelons would fit nicely in a garden with unicorns and fairies. But don't let these pixie-like "watermelons" fool you. Beyond the cute, cucamelons are healthful giants.
close up of pink and white turmeric flower

Grow Turmeric Indoors – It’s Easy and Healthful

Even science admits the turmeric plant is packed with health benefits. Enjoy this medicinal plant by growing it indoors.