Several years ago, I added yarrow to my perennial bed. I had always loved the space-age look of the plant’s flat-topped flower heads, but I had also become interested in attracting more pollinators ...

Achillea millefolium, also known as common yarrow, is a popular native plant found throughout the Southwest in both wild and tamed landscapes and blooming from summer to mid-fall. Well suited for the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Yarrow, botanically known as Achillea, is an herbaceous perennial belonging to the Aster family, known for its medicinal properties. The name Achillea is derived from the Greek ...

Yarrow is currently blooming around Summit County. Ian and Sylvia sing a song called “Awake, Awake You Drowsy Sleeper.” The last verse starts: “Down in yon valley there grows a green yarrow, I wish ...

Why alcohol? While making a tea with your herbs can extract some of the medicinal compounds, alcohol is a more powerful solvent. It also preserves the medicinal compounds for 5 years or more. Don’t ...

Be amazed how yarrow helps with all disorders involving blood vessels and bleeding. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website ...

A woman in yellow shirt clipping lemon from tree - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images While lemon trees aren't necessarily high maintenance, they do require the right conditions to thrive. A pest-free ...

In Greek mythology, the warrior Achilles applied summerblooming yarrow to his soldiers’ battle wounds -- a legend that led to the herb’s botanical name, Achillea millefolium. The hardy wildflower ...

Hand holding a ripe cucumber in garden - so vv/Shutterstock If you're used to growing cucumbers in your garden, you must know how vulnerable they can be to damage from pests like aphids and beetles.