Meet the Mint Family (+ Mint Sun Tea Recipe!)
Posted on28 Jul 2014
I walk in my gardens on a July evening, admiring the lush green that abounds in midsummer. The bee balm is chest... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Conserve Water for Your Garden
Posted on23 Jul 2014
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Much of the country, including the Southwest and northern Texas, are currently experiencing significant drought. This is not only an alarming situation,... Read More
Flying and Traveling with Herbs
Posted on20 Jul 2014
It’s easy to use herbs at home but what about traveling with herbs – especially plane travel when there are restrictions with... Read More
Lavender-Infused Oil and Sugar Scrub Recipes
Posted on17 Jul 2014
Summer has always been my favorite season. I just love the warmth of the sun, the gardens that come alive, the meadows that... Read More
The Shakers and our First Herbades
Posted on14 Jul 2014
Who Were the Shakers? The Shakers were a religious sect of “believers” who established agriculturally-based and independently functioning communities in America ever... Read More
Yarrow as a Natural Support for Fever and Flu
Posted on03 Jul 2014
Yarrow is a lovely wildflower. You can find it growing on roadsides, fencerows, fields, and meadows, the white bobbing flowerheads buzzing with... Read More
How to Use Chamomile to Reduce Stress
Posted on25 Jun 2014
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In our crazy, stressful, overly-busy and hectic lifestyle, people have lost the ability to slow down, relax, and nourish themselves. We keep... Read More
DIY Sweet Oranges & Rose Perfume
Posted on23 Jun 2014
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For Mother’s day this year, I wanted to make my mother something extra special that I knew she would adore. It wasn’t... Read More
Crafting a Natural Bug Repellent with Essential Oils
Posted on18 Jun 2014
The warm weather has finally arrived. And so have the bugs. What kind of bug repellent do you wear? If you’re the... Read More
Bee Informed: The Bee Population Decline and What To Do About It
Posted on16 Jun 2014
There are blares from car horns in the lines of traffic that stretch endlessly along paths of asphalt. We travel to and... Read More