Creole healing herbs, grown in Louisiana in traiteur gardens and in natural settings, have a connection with old French and North American Indigenous traditions. This is the audio version of an article from the December 2021/January 2022 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.MotherEarthNews.com. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS's sister publication is Grit.