Sage Throat Spray

Once upon a time, long, long (maybe not that long 2015) ago, a practicing herbalist for over 13 years, had the worst throat pain she had ever had. She knew all the “throat” herbs and had tried every remedy she could from her library of books. 3 nights...

Pumpkin Hot Cocoa

Happy Halloween Friends! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is cooler after the hot summer, yet we aren’t dealing with mud like the Spring Season. I have fond memories of being a young person and getting a taste of freedom on this special...

Fire Cider Pickles

What is Fire Cider? Fire cider is a vinegar-based herbal remedy that was first formulated and named by beloved herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. It is now a popular home herbal remedy and made by thousands of herbalists every year.  While the exact ingredients of the...

Hops- A bitter friend

Stress comes in different forms and the body expresses it in a way that gives us clues on what support we need. It takes time to learn how your body communicates to you. We’ve been taught that the body is deceiving or untrustworthy. Maybe even just a vehicle for...

Purslane and Cucumber Salad

I can eat that?! That is usually the response from someone near me when I bend over and sample a leaf of this cooling delicious plant. Springing up from cracks in the sidewalk, purslane softens concrete jungles. Creeping over garden beds in summer, it offers relief...