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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
DIY Lavender Bath Salts
Posted on22 Oct 2014
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Is there a person on the planet who does not wish for a long bath at the end of a stressful day or week?... Read More
Planting Fruit Trees in the Fall
Posted on21 Oct 2014
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In some areas of the country, fall is the best season for planting fruit trees. While it seems like planting fruit trees would... Read More
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... Read More
7 Tips from Nature for Keeping Healthy this Fall
Posted on16 Oct 2014
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Ayurveda: the science of life. Not everyone is familiar with the term, but that doesn’t discredit the physical and mental benefits that... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
How To Save Seeds: From Harvesting to Using Them
Posted on18 Sep 2014
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When It Comes To Gardening, Timing Is Everything I am sure you have been in that place, being the careful gardener that you... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Elderberry Calendula Cold and Flu Elixir
Posted on04 Sep 2014
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Herbalists need to be good at multi-tasking and planning, like a juggler with three or four balls in the air. Late summer... Read More
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... Read More
Zucchini Summer Squash Chocolate Chip Muffins
Posted on28 Aug 2014
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The winding down of summer correlates to one thing. No, not fall—yet. We’re talking about the overflow of fresh summer produce coming... Read More
Goldenrod vs. Ragweed: They’re NOT the Same Plant!
Posted on28 Aug 2014
Many of us who suffer from hay fever—allergic rhinitis—typically associate this annoying affliction with the spring. And yet, the late summer and... Read More
3 Supportive Roots to Harvest in Fall: Dandelion, Burdock and Yellow Dock
Posted on22 Aug 2014
As the days grow a bit shorter and the nights a little cooler, we can sense the approach of autumn and the... Read More
Five Fun and Fascinating Facts about Honey Bees
Posted on21 Aug 2014
I love honey bees! I love to work around them, talk about them and observe their behavior. When it was suggested I come... Read More
How to Plan and Plant a Fall Garden
Posted on13 Aug 2014
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Believe it or not even in cold weather climates, you can plant a fall garden and watch it grow. While the thought... Read More
3 Surprising Medicinal Uses of Black Pepper
Posted on11 Aug 2014
It’s hard to imagine an American dining table without a black pepper grinder or shaker. A tropical vine native to India, black... Read More
Summer Corn Salad Recipe
Posted on08 Aug 2014
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Driving on a familiar road, I saw the long-awaited “Corn for Sale” sign propped up against the side of a tree. It... Read More
Starting a Keyhole Garden
Posted on04 Aug 2014
Gardening is a passion that has resurfaced with a vengeance in recent years. Whether it’s to save money on veggies and fruits,... Read More
How To Start An Indoor Herb Garden
Posted on31 Jul 2014
Have you ever wondered about the bounty that nature gives us each and every year? If you’re here, I’m betting you have. We... Read More
Using Flavorful Culinary Herbs
Posted on31 Jul 2014
There is so much information to consider when you cook with herbs. Not only should you consider the herb’s actions, benefits and... Read More
