Fast Forager Nicole Zempel introduces us to the medicinal power of mullein. Fast Forager Nicole Zempel introduces us to the medicinal power of mullein for help with asthma and other breathing issues.

Look along roadsides or any disturbed areas with some open ground, and you are likely to see common mullein, blooming huge spikes of cheery yellow flowers. We have some growing in the bare patches ...

Mullein is too good a plant to be called a weed. Instead, call it by one of its nicknames, such as Adam's flannel, candlewick, hare's beard, velvet plant, feltwort, or lungwort. If you are not ...

A gorgeous flower has started blooming in the garden this week. It is a verbascum hybrid called ‘Wedding Candles’ that we grew from seed last year. Verbascums are also known as mulleins. That’s right, ...

The weed conundrum continues to puzzle gardeners. You know certain plants are considered weeds because they are invasive or have other negative characteristics, but some of them tempt and attract you ...

The natural world offers many lessons on how to live well. Learning to be patient is one. Contrary to the old adage “Patience is a virtue,” humans have created a culture that is wholly impatient. We ...