"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Witch hazel is a fascinating flowering shrub that makes a wonderful addition to your landscape because it ...

Witch hazels are prized for their unexpected winter vibrancy. At a time when the air is cold, the soil is frozen and the sky ...

Our ancestors have long used the beneficial powers of plants for everything from food and medicine to protection. This tradition continues today, as we commonly use plants in our diets with things ...

When I was a kid, my mother’s cure-all for everything from a touch of sunburn to poison ivy and even a mild fever was witch hazel lotion. It came from the Fuller Brush man who sold his wares from door ...

Witchcraft has been feared, mocked and romanticized — but rarely has it been fully understood as a story of feminist resistance and enduring cultural power. Feminist studies scholar Jane Ward has set ...