Ground ivy

Most of the time when someone mentions Ground Ivy the comment usually is something like “How do I get rid of the damned stuff?” Here at ETW we have have the solution. Ground Ivy, Glechoma hederacea, is a creeping perennial that roots at the nodes and smells similar to mint when crushed or mowed. It’s […]

These three common mints are abundant in yards, gardens, fallow fields, and disturbed soil all across the US. All being of similar size and overall shape, with almost identical little purple irregular flowers, they are often confused with each other. To help you get to know their unique features, I've created a video to show you some simple characteristics to look for to tell them apart and laid out the details in this post. You can check out the video on our facebook page: https://www

Ground Ivy in Nova Scotia (Edibility and Identification)

Ground ivy

Learn how to identify creeping Charlie and its look alikes (some of which are also edible and medicinal) in this detailed foraging guide. #foraging #plantID

Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea, is nutrient dense herb support for Eye Health, Ear, Nose and Throat, Skin, Painter’s Poisoning and digestive health

Creeping Charlie - not so creepy Glechoma hederacea Photo by Pam Broekemeier Earth Crown Creeping Charlie, also known as ground ivy, has had a bad rap for quite some time. Because it "creeps"

I accompanied my son's class on an overnight Environmental Education trip to Rock Eagle one year. One of his classmates was a great source of fascination to me. Whenever I stood next to him he was a model of decorum: well-behaved, intelligent and respectful. When I let him out of my sight he turned into