Cherry Guild

Food

  • This sour cherry tree is one of the first fruit trees to be used by humans. Red drupes appear in summer and are often used to make tart cherry pies.

Attractor

  • Roman chamomile is a low growing herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. Wear gloves as it may cause contact dermatitis in some people.  The delicate-looking flowers make for a wonderful edging for any border in your garden or planted along a patio or walkway so the calming fragrance can be enjoyed.

  • Shasta daisies are old-fashioned favorites for perennial borders and cut flowers, with single and double-flowered cultivars available. Use in the perennial border, containers, cutting garden or cottage garden.

  • A genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the mint family. The flowers are pollinator magnets and generally bloom during the spring or summer in a variety of colors.

  • Yarrow is an herbaceous perennial in the daisy family. The Genus name is derived from the mythical Greek character Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds.

  • Butterfly weed is a tuberous-rooted, native, herbaceous perennial in the dogbane family. Be sure to wear gloves when handling butterfly weed, as the clear sap may cause contact dermatitis.

Repeller

  • Oregano, is a genus of subshrubs and herbaceous perennials in the Lamiaceae or mint family that are grown primarily as ornamentals or culinary herbs. Culinary uses of oregano include flavoring tomato sauces, egg dishes, soups, stews, dips, vinegar, vegetable dishes, and pizza. Medicinally, oregano has been used as an antiseptic and expectorant. As aromatherapy, it has been used to relieve respiratory congestion.

  • A genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the mint family. The flowers are pollinator magnets and generally bloom during the spring or summer in a variety of colors.

  • Yarrow is an herbaceous perennial in the daisy family. The Genus name is derived from the mythical Greek character Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds.

  • Wild leek is a biennial bulb in the onion family. Bees pollinate the flowers The bulbs and leaves have a fairly strong leek to garlic flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. Wild leeks have been used to cultivate modern leeks, elephant garlic, pearl onions, kurrat and Persian leeks which are more popular for garden use.

Accumulators

  • Referring to the belief that comfrey helped to heal injuries, the scientific name Symphytum comes from the Greek words symphyo or grow together and phyton for plant. Together translating to a plant that heals injuries.  It has a long history of use as a medicinal herb for topical and internal injuries, though it is no longer deemed as safe for consumption.  It is said that the leaves and roots can be used to treat rashes, swelling, cuts and bruises.

  • Starflower is an annual plant boasting bright, blue flowers. The wrinkled, dull gray-green leaves that are covered with bristly hairs are edible.

  • Chives are from the amaryllis family. Chives are a bulbous perennial used as ornamental or culinary herbs. Chives have edible flowers and leaves used for flavoring with eggs, soups, salads, butter, cheese, dips and spreads.

  • Yarrow is an herbaceous perennial in the daisy family. The Genus name is derived from the mythical Greek character Achilles, who reportedly carried it with his army to treat battle wounds.

Mulchers

  • Roman chamomile is a low growing herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. Wear gloves as it may cause contact dermatitis in some people.  The delicate-looking flowers make for a wonderful edging for any border in your garden or planted along a patio or walkway so the calming fragrance can be enjoyed.

  • Referring to the belief that comfrey helped to heal injuries, the scientific name Symphytum comes from the Greek words symphyo or grow together and phyton for plant. Together translating to a plant that heals injuries.  It has a long history of use as a medicinal herb for topical and internal injuries, though it is no longer deemed as safe for consumption.  It is said that the leaves and roots can be used to treat rashes, swelling, cuts and bruises.

  • Oregano, is a genus of subshrubs and herbaceous perennials in the Lamiaceae or mint family that are grown primarily as ornamentals or culinary herbs. Culinary uses of oregano include flavoring tomato sauces, egg dishes, soups, stews, dips, vinegar, vegetable dishes, and pizza. Medicinally, oregano has been used as an antiseptic and expectorant. As aromatherapy, it has been used to relieve respiratory congestion.

Fixer

  • Over 300 species of Lupines exist; most are native to the Western USA, and require a cool climate.

  • Peas are annual, cool-season vegetables in the bean family. Garden peas grow round, starchy seeds and fibrous pods. Snow pea pods are harvested with barely-grown seeds, and sugar snap peas have juicy green-bean like pods and almost-full seeds.