We write about what we know. Greg writes from the field. Carole writes from the kitchen. Between the two of us, we try to give you the honest picture of what it looks like to grow, wildcraft, and use these plants in real life on a working farm in south Alabama.
On the Farm with Greg
Plant identification, growing, wildcrafting, and field stories from Mayim Farm.
What Is Mullein, and Why Are People Using It for Lung Health?
Walk a dirt road in late summer down here in Opp and you'll see it. A tall stalk, sometimes six or seven feet, standing up out of a ditch or a fence line. Most folks walk right past it. But people have been using this plant for lung trouble for at least two thousand years, and right now it's one of the most searched herbal supplements in the country.
On the Farm with Carole
Kitchen-table herbal wisdom, recipes, preparations, and how we use these plants at home.
How to Tell If Moringa Powder Is High Quality
Not all moringa powder is the same, and the difference matters more than most people realize. Color, smell, taste, sourcing. Here's what we look for, and what you should too, whether buying from us or anybody else.