Lambs ear (Stachys byzantine) is native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. It was used in the civil war days as bandages. It’s extremely soft outer coating and astringent properties make it the perfect bandage that helps slow bleeding. It was also found to be used in the medieval times for […]

At Reiman Gardens we get a lot of freedom in our everyday job. I do anything from gardening in the greenhouse to talking to people in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing. This is one thing I really like about my job among others. As the entomology intern I, as you […]

My name is Anna Broderick (middle), and I will be the entomology intern this summer. I am double majoring in biology and psychology. As of right now, I don’t know exactly what I want to do with this. However, I would love to go into teaching and/or work with the […]