Blackberries

Sometimes called dewberries, blackberries were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a medicinal plant.

Why We Love Them

Blackberries are incredibly high in antioxidants-- we love throwing a handful of fresh berries into our morning smoothies.

Requirements

To keep your plant producing berries, pick a spot with lots of sun.

Healing Power

Blackberry root can be used in a mouthwash to alleviate sore throats.

From Hand-Picked To Hand-Held

The Blackberry phone-- a staple of the mid-2000s-- was so named because the association with nature was thought to have a calming effect on its users.