by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP – Living in Natures Love Lifestyles @insideawareness.com
The listed varieties do not represent the complete list of flowers that grow in the Greater Victoria Region. This list is one that represents flowers that have been grown, foraged, researched and integrated into the lifestyle of this author. The references to gardens in the Greater Victoria Area refer to 3 separate gardening experiences that integrated the natural world for healing and discovery. Beginning in James Bay the focus was for healing a broken community, in Oak Bay broken relationships and now Oaklands for deepening connection with natural ways.
This list can be used to identify flowers in your own garden that can be culinary and medicinal, used for cosmetics, infused oils and vinegar’s, tinctures, flower essences and plant dyes. For the more romantic you may wish to consider the hidden language and meaning of flowers! For enriching your environment one may wish to pay attention to placement using color and or symbology of the plant.
Symbols for Quick Reference above each plant entry:
Edible
Medicinal
Tea/Infusion
Dye Plant
Unfriendly for Deer
The listed varieties do not represent the complete list of weeds that grow in the Greater Victoria Region. This list is one that represents weeds that have been grown, foraged, researched and integrated into the lifestyle of this author.
Black Medic(Medicago lupulin) ← click to read more
Annual – Self Seeding
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Chickweed (Stellaria media) ← click to read more
Chickweed Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Meaning: Rendezvous
Annual – Self Seeding
Renee's: ♥James Bay Garden (Community Healing Garden: Placement) ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Cleaver (Galium aparine) ← click to read more
Cleavers Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Annual Self Seeding
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Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) ← click to read more
Dandelion Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Meaning: Happiness and Faithfulness
Seasonal Perennial, Self Seeding
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
English Daisy (Bellis perennis)← click to read more
English Daisy Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Meaning: Innocence and Purity
Seasonal Perennial
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Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Hairy Bitter-cress (Cardamine hirsuta) ← click to read more
Hairy Bittercress Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Meaning: Clarity and Perception
Annual – Self Seeding (Warm Climates – Evergreen)
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
Herb Roberts
Photo credit: JulieK (thanks for 6 million views) on VisualHunt / CC BY-NC-SA
Annual, Self Seeding
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
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Mullein(Verbascum thapsus) (← click to read more)
2nd year Mullein Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Meaning: Creativity, Self Reliance
Two year life span – Mullein flowers 2nd year
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Plantain (Greater)
Greater Plantain
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Photo credit: SimonLH64 on VisualHunt / CC BY Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Purple Dead Nettle
Dead Nettle Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Self – Seeding
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Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Purple Goats Beard (Root is called Salsify)
Goats Beard Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Perennial – Self Seeding
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Self Heal Herbs
Self-heal Herb Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Self Seeding
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Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Yellow Dock (← click to read more)
Yellow Dock Photo-Renee Lindstrom
Perennial, Self seeding
Renee's: ♥♥♥Oakland's Garden (Mindful Nature Health: Connection & Ecopsychology)
Traditional uses and properties of herbs are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Any serious health concerns or if you are pregnant, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.
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