Nature Wisdom & Recipes

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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 passed of no...

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 night....

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...

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 passed of no...

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 night....

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 you...

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...

Entering the world of Magic Mushrooms and Guayusa

I thought we could discuss a potential morning ritual for adding micro-dosing into your life. Micro-dosing is not for everyone. Contrary to what many companies are claiming in their marketing, psychedelic mushrooms are not a cure-all for everyone. As with all plants...

Mallow Lip Balm

The mallow has arrived and may already be taking over your garden. I love this plant! It is abundant and so helpful to me a person with a dry constitution. If you have a dry constitution, you know it. Taking in and using moisture plants is a must. I don't try to...

Butterfly Pea Tea

This tea is mineral-rich, good for your nervous system, builds bones, is heart-healthy, is super yummy, and has a beautiful purple color. Purple is one of my favorite colors. I actively work at bringing wild foods of all colors into my diet. Purple can be one of the...

Aphrodisiacs

Spring is in full swing. All life on earth is starting to feel frisky. Depending on the moon calendar you might follow, On May 7th, our moon entered the sign of Taurus, joining together the indulgent qualities of Venus with the steadfast nature of the Bull.  Taurus,...