Native Wellness Garden

Yesterday during Garden Club we harvested mountain mint! Many people have asked about it and how to use it, so here's some information about the plant...
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This plant IS part of the mint family, but does not smell or taste like the common spear- or peppermint. Instead, mountain mint is part of a different genus (or "group") and has a much more earthy or savory flavor; some have described this flavor as similar to thyme.
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You can use this plant's leaves fresh or dry in cooking or in making teas. Traditional medicinal uses for this plant are to treat headaches, colds, fevers, and upset stomach.
We currently have this plant on our produce cart at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.. Stop by and grab some to use before it's gone tomorrow between 9am-6pm in the clinic's lobby!

Here's some more information:
https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/pycnanthemum/tenuifolium/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pycnanthemum/

I hope all who attended Garden Club this Tuesday had a great time making pickles. If you decide to make this recipe at home, please share a photo - we’d love to see your homemade pickles!!

Here is the recipe we used:

Preserve Your Bounty With This All-Purpose Quick Pickling Recipe Quick pickles, also known as refrigerator pickles, don’t require canning and will keep in your fridge for months.

This workshop is a great way to celebrate Earth Day!

Shekóli SEOTS community!
We will be having our first garden workshop for the season this upcoming Saturday, April 25th! Please join us to learn about seed starting and soil health, while also learning Oneida vocabulary to go alongside our lessons. Give us a call at 414.329.4101 to register!🌱🌿