Spring’s Bitter Tonic Tea with Dandelion Root, Motherwort, and Lemon
Posted on06 Jan 2015
The holidays have passed and the new year is upon us. Many of us have given ourselves license over the winter festival […]
How To Grow Pea Shoots Indoors: Fresh Greens Year-Round
Posted on05 Jan 2015
With the garden tucked in for the winter and the farmer’s markets closing up shop until spring, we’re back to listless strolls […]
Find It and Grind It: The Power of Common Kitchen Spices
Posted on23 Dec 2014
‘Tis the season for heavier eating in New England. Roasts, root veggies, soups, and stews take center stage in keeping us warm […]
The Wild Wisdom of Weeds Review + Giveaway
Posted on05 Dec 2014
One of the reasons folks are drawn down the path of herbalism is the powerfully moving experience of reconnecting with wild plants. […]
Vegan, Gluten Free, No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Posted on03 Dec 2014
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of pumpkin pie season for many folks. This vegan, gluten free, no bake pumpkin pie recipe is absolutely […]
Bee Warm: Wintering Honey Bees
Posted on25 Nov 2014
This time of year, I get a lot of questions about wintering honey bees. Most people are under the misconception that bees […]
A Child’s Winter Herb Garden
Posted on20 Nov 2014
One of the things we all miss most once the snows fall in our home town is the bounty of the herb […]
3 Must-Try Vanilla Recipes
Mmm…vanilla. Its sweet, perfumed aroma and flavor are known and loved around the world. The rich but subtle complexity of vanilla’s flavor […]
Boost Your Pet’s Life With Turmeric: Natural Wellness Awaits!
Posted on11 Nov 2014
Just as herbs can positively affect humans, the same is true for animals. It is thought by some that humans may have […]
The Small But Mighty Flaxseed (+ Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe!)
About 20 years ago I became very familiar with flax (Linum usitatissimum), both the seed and cold pressed oil. I had recently […]
Making Sage Honey
Posted on30 Oct 2014
Sage. One of my favorite culinary herbs and one of the herbs people have easy access to no matter where they are. […]
Violet Leaf Soap Recipe
Posted on29 Oct 2014
While violet flowers are only around for a short time in the spring, the leaves often persist well into autumn, depending on […]
Your Jack-O-Lantern Holds the Key to Greater Health!
Posted on27 Oct 2014
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Now that we’re into October, many of us are making the necessary trip to a farmer’s market to make that sizable and […]
DIY Lavender Bath Salts
Posted on22 Oct 2014
TagsDIY
Is there a person on the planet who does not wish for a long bath at the end of a stressful day or week? […]
Planting Fruit Trees in the Fall
Posted on21 Oct 2014
Tagsgarden
In some areas of the country, fall is the best season for planting fruit trees. While it seems like planting fruit trees would […]
Mountain Wellness: Yarrow and Arnica Uses
Posted on20 Oct 2014
Those of us on the path of studying herbalism will attest that learning about the edible and wellness properties of plants has […]
7 Tips from Nature for Keeping Healthy this Fall
Posted on16 Oct 2014
Tagsayurveda
Ayurveda: the science of life. Not everyone is familiar with the term, but that doesn’t discredit the physical and mental benefits that […]
Valerian Mint Cordial: The Perfect Herbal Nightcap
Posted on08 Oct 2014
No matter how hard I try to maintain a good sleep schedule, I often find myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling […]
The Beauty of Herbs
Posted on07 Oct 2014
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The plants we gather from field and forest contain hundreds if not thousands of nutrients and active constituents packed into dark roots, […]
Making Herbal Vinegars
Posted on06 Oct 2014
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Fall is a bountiful and busy time of year. Now that I have decanted my infused oils and most of my herbal tinctures, […]
Taking Time for Self-Care
Posted on01 Oct 2014
Our world is moving quickly. Many of us have very little down time and lots of pressure to constantly perform at a […]
What do you know about the Practice of Herbalism?
Posted on29 Sep 2014
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Herbalism is so much more than taking herbs to address symptoms. Part of becoming an herbalist is shedding this simplistic mindset, and […]
Rose Hips: The Floral Superfood!
Posted on25 Sep 2014
What do we typically think of when we see a rose? Usually, we think of a long-stemmed flower used as part of […]
How To Save Seeds: From Harvesting to Using Them
Posted on18 Sep 2014
Tagsgarden
When It Comes To Gardening, Timing Is Everything I am sure you have been in that place, being the careful gardener that you […]
St. Hildegard of Bingen
Posted on17 Sep 2014
St. Hildegard of Bingen, whose feast day we celebrate with vigor every September 17, was not only a brilliant composer, artist, and […]
3 Go-To Herbal Smoothies
Posted on15 Sep 2014
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Smoothies are all the rage, and for good reason — they’re easy and delicious! Made with fresh, high quality ingredients, they’re loaded […]
An Ayurvedic Approach to Staying Balanced in Autumn
Posted on10 Sep 2014
Fall is such an exciting time of year in New England. Unlike many parts of the world, we get to experience a […]
Elderberry Calendula Cold and Flu Elixir
Posted on04 Sep 2014
Tagsrecipe
Herbalists need to be good at multi-tasking and planning, like a juggler with three or four balls in the air. Late summer […]
Health Benefits of Goldenrod (+ Tea Recipe)
Posted on03 Sep 2014
You know it’s late summer when you see the beautiful and stately goldenrod plant gracing our yards, meadows, and waste spaces. It […]
Zucchini Summer Squash Chocolate Chip Muffins
Posted on28 Aug 2014
Tagsrecipe
The winding down of summer correlates to one thing. No, not fall—yet. We’re talking about the overflow of fresh summer produce coming […]
