Mint is a perennial with a ton of culinary and medicinal uses! The familiar, fresh taste of mint is delicious in sauces, salads and dessert. Throw a few fresh mint leaves into a glass of ice water for a refreshing drink on a hot day! Mint also makes a revitalizing, healing … [Read more...]
Sage
Sage is a healing antiseptic herb that can be used to soothe a sore throat, fight swelling, inflammation and infection, strengthen the nervous system, and lessen menopause symptoms. Sage can be used in teas or tinctures either fresh or dried. As a dried herb, sage is often … [Read more...]
Lacinato Kale
Lacinato Kale is extraordinarily nutritious. It is high in vitamin K and vitamin A. How to harvest: Cut individual leaves. How to prepare: Always rinse Lacinato Kale under cool water before using. You can make a Tuscan Kale Salad, add it to your smoothies or you can … [Read more...]
Mustard Greens
Several different varieties of mustard greens are currently growing in Green Light's Edible Teaching Garden. Some of them, like the Southern Giant Curled variety, are heirlooms originally from the Southern United States. Some of our mustard greens have a horseradish-mustard … [Read more...]
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm makes a calming tea. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps you sleep. Our garden coordinator Megan loves this tea. It always calms her down. How to make Lemon Balm tea: Nothing easier than that! Wash the leaves and add them into your tea pot. Pour boiling … [Read more...]
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