(Natural News) Weeds are a pain for gardeners. For starters, they compete with plants for water and nutrients and can overrun the garden if left unchecked. They can also cause plants to wither and even stunt their growth. Luckily, there are many ways to naturally get rid of weeds and keep them from coming back. […]

(Natural News) Weeds are a gardener’s worst nightmare. For starters, they compete with plants for nutrients and water. Weeds can also overrun a garden if left unchecked. As such, weeds can cause plants to wither or stunt their growth. Fortunately, there are many ways to get rid of weeds and prevent them from coming back without […]

(Natural News) Thyme and calamint are two herbs from the mint (Labiatae) family used in both food and natural medicine. A culinary staple even to this day, thyme is widely used as a seasoning and as medicine for whooping cough, sore throat, arthritis, stomach issues and skin disorders, among others. Thyme also yields a sweet-smelling essential oil […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Algeria evaluated the phytotoxicity of essential oils extracted from two Labiatae (mint) species, namely, Thymus fontanesii and Satureja calamintha. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. T. fontanesii (Algerian thyme) and S. calamintha (lesser calamint) essential oils were tested against some of the most harmful weeds in Algeria. These included Sinapis […]

(Natural News) A good prepper knows that even weeds shouldn’t be dismissed when SHTF. For example, broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is a medicinal herb that can be used to make a healing salve for various skin conditions. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) And the broadleaf plantain is often found in your garden or backyard. Plantain, a versatile and medicinal […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Samarra in Iraq looked at the potential of plant extracts as natural alternatives to herbicides. They published their work in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine In agriculture, weeds are a significant factor when it comes to determining production. Current practices for managing weeds often include synthetic weedicides, which negatively […]

(Natural News) Decorating your garden with bright and colorful plants can certainly liven up your home, but be warned – the most beautiful plants can sometimes be the deadliest. These plants may be pleasing to the eye but more often than not, their vibrant hues are meant as a warning of the deadly toxins they contain. If you’re […]

(Natural News) The common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is, all at once, a backyard weed, an allergen – and a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent paper, researchers from Seoul National University (SNU) have identified compounds in ragweed that can protect brain cells from peptides present in Alzheimer’s. Weed, medicinal plant and potential treatment In the northern […]

(Natural News) The backyard, food garden, or wilderness may produce a weed called “opium lettuce.” Instead of pulling it out, cultivate the wild plant for its natural ability to relieve pain without the addictive side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. The U.S. is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic. People are desperately looking for safer alternatives to […]

(Natural News) During a recent “town hall” event hosted by CNN, Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders took a page from Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger’s infamous eugenics doctrines by openly declaring that “population control” measures need to be implemented on a global scale in order to fix the problem of “climate change.” In his own […]