A gorgeous flower has started blooming in the garden this week. It is a verbascum hybrid called ‘Wedding Candles’ that we grew from seed last year. Verbascums are also known as mulleins. That’s right, ...

Fast Forager Nicole Zempel introduces us to the medicinal power of mullein. Fast Forager Nicole Zempel introduces us to the medicinal power of mullein for help with asthma and other breathing issues.

Common mullein in a well-tended garden. Recently, common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) seems to be ubiquitous: on roadsides, abandoned lots and even popping up in manicured landscapes. I get why ...

Mullein’s expectorant and anti-inflammatory qualities were thought to soothe the seasonal cacophony of winter coughs, bronchitis, asthma and lung issues, among other uses. Other herbalist and folk ...