by Cindyj | Oct 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am trying to learn more about the native herbs that grow in Colorado so I can rely less on the European herbs that were transplanted here. Did you know that the common yarrow which is native to Colorado has been called ‘field hops’ because it can be used in making...
by Cindyj | May 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)Solanine: a toxic saponin found in the nightshade familySaponins are plant chemicals are used for their detergent-like or cleaning properties. Some of the better known are Saponaria officinalis from Europe and Quillaja saponaria from...
