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... Read More
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... Read More
Find It and Grind It: The Medicinal 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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Turmeric for Dogs and Other Animals
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... Read More
The Small But Mighty Flaxseed (+ Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe!)
Posted on10 Nov 2014
About 20 years ago I became very familiar with flax (Linum usitatissimum), both the seed and cold pressed oil. I had recently... Read More