Hands in the Dirt
Posted on14 Mar 2013
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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed... Read More
Signs Of Spring
Posted on13 Mar 2013
I had the most wonderful surprise on my afternoon walk yesterday. The snow is melting, the breeze is warming and the flowers... Read More
See The Flowers
Posted on08 Mar 2013
I often have to pause and ask myself, what are my eyes fixed upon? It is usually a pretty straightforward answer. Being... Read More
Cup in Hand
Posted on04 Mar 2013
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What goes through your mind at the mention of tea? I used to think Lipton and I’m not kidding! Preferring coffee over... Read More
What is a Weed? Finding Appreciation
Posted on09 Jan 2013
By Kerry Maegan Hughes-Rico, M.Sc. – Herbalist and Ethnobotanist What is a weed? There was a time in my life when weeds... Read More
Hawthorn Tea for the Winter Heart
Posted on20 Dec 2012
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The trees are bare, the leaves are raked, and the gardens are tucked in for a long winter’s nap. But the pink... Read More
Buckwheat Pasta with Spinach Pesto
Posted on17 Dec 2012
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Take your fresh pesto (from this recipe) and make it into a tasty dish with buckwheat pasta, cooked greens and a sprinkling... Read More
Delicious Beet Greens and Spinach Pesto Recipe
Posted on17 Dec 2012
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Do you find yourself with a lot of spinach in your garden? Maybe you like to grow beets too. This is one... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide: Natural Gifts for Kids
Posted on04 Dec 2012
We are wrapping up our Holiday Gift Guide Marathon with natural gifts for kids, a whimsical selection of outdoor and play things... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gift Ideas
Posted on28 Nov 2012
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Looking for a creative gift to bring to your next holiday get together? We have a lovely display of hostess gift ideas... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide for Him: Herbalist Gifts
Posted on27 Nov 2012
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When it comes to finding gifts for men, isn’t that where everyone gets stuck? So this year, we’ve gathered some of the... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide for Her
Posted on26 Nov 2012
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For the all-natural woman on your holiday list this year, shop local, shop organic, but above all, shop smart. She’ll appreciate a thoughtful... Read More
Homemade Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Posted on16 Oct 2012
This weekend, the students and staff cozied up at the Herbal Cottage with tea and soup as we talked through the nervous... Read More
Urban Moonshine on Finding Joy
Posted on08 Oct 2012
This last week Jovial King, founder and CEO of Urban Moonshine, came to visit the Herbal Academy of New England to teach... Read More
Eating Nutritiously
Posted on20 Sep 2012
When we think about nutrition, it’s important to begin by accepting people’s preferences and acknowledging that dietary practices are often based in... Read More
Plantain For Bee Stings
Posted on27 Jul 2012
By Nina Katz – Herbalist After gathering oodles of wild amaranth, purslane, lamb’s quarters, and gallant weed (galinsoga), Barbara and I headed... Read More
Brie Wrapped in Grape Leaf Appetizer
Posted on27 Jul 2012
Brie wrapped in grape leaves is a delicious appetizer. We hope you’ll enjoy this simple recipe below!
Stinging Nettle
Posted on08 Jul 2012
What plant has the highest amount of protein, by weight, of any plant? Hint: it’s not a bean, lentil, or pea, and you... Read More
Yarrow: The Plant That Made Achilles Invincible
Posted on07 Jul 2012
Yesterday, we harvested our first yarrow of the season. Yarrow is one of my favorite plants, and its uses are legion. It... Read More
Borage – The “Heart Comforting” Herb
Posted on07 Jul 2012
The topic of the day is borage! Botanical name: Borago officinalis. I have taken pictures of the borage plants growing in the... Read More
Wild Edibles Have More Nutrients
Posted on01 Jun 2012
Wild edibles have more nutrients, and particularly more minerals than the tamer stuff of supermarkets. They let us taste the seasons in... Read More
