Where Nature Meets Science

Quick Facts Yellow Dock is a tall plant that turns rust-colored when it goes to seed. At the farm, it has been growing wild in the big field among the rye. As it changes color and goes to seed, it is ready to be harvested for its root, which is the part of the plant that is used in herbal remedies. Medicinal Purposes Yellow Dock has been found to have a cleansing, purifying effect on the body and is a natural source of iron. It can also provide relief after getting stung by stinging nettle--all you do is crush the yellow dock leaf and wrap it around the affected area. Uncle Harry's Products with Yellowdock Hemp Blemish Salve, Healing Foot Salve

4Our Plant Profiles series will feature fun facts and information about the many plants scattered across Uncle Harry's Urban Farm. Each week we'll introduce a new plant, describe its benefits, and tell you what Uncle Harry's product it can be found in. This week, our plant profile highlights Hawthorn. Quick Facts Hawthorn is a very beneficial plant, with all parts of it being medicinal (leaves, flowers, fruits). For example, the berries effectively improve heart health. The fruit serves as a vasodilator, meaning that the intake of the berry increases the size of the veins therefore lowering the pressure of the blood passing through those veins. Continued use leads to a strengthened heartbeat and heart muscles. Recipe Uncle Harry makes a hawthorn berry tea with rosehips, hibiscus, and cinnamon!

Quick Facts Red clover is another incredible herb growing wild on our farm. This blood purifier is extremely nutritious and mineral rich. Usually brewed into a tea which can be consumed or used topically for the skin.

Quick Facts There are many types of amaranth. This one has edible leaves that taste like spinach!