Nature Wisdom & Recipes
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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,...
Allergy Relief Tincture
The trees are blooming and life is procreating! Lots of life blowing in the air and into our respiratory systems. Allergies are a big topic. If you suffer from "bad" allergies. It's best to work with a practitioner to find out what's going on. Working with diet,...
Hibiscus and Mint Tea for a Spring Party
It's going to be almost 80 degrees in Colorado this weekend. It's time for some cooling summer beverages. In today’s tea blend, I added a handful each of dried red clover blossoms, Oatstraw, and Mallow flowers. Normally I like adding just a bit of fresh lavender but...
Birch Root Beer and a Spring Story
Birch and Ēostre In Celtic culture she was known as Lady Tree and held in high esteem. The bark wears a white periderm. This outer layer reflects light during the day but at night the moon refracts off the bark appearing as a glow. The tree earns the name beith gheal,...
Nettle Infused Irish Soda Bread
It's that time of year for me. I wander through the far corners of my refrigerator searching for all my potions and creations of last summer that aren't used up yet. Spring is in the air and I'm already excited to see my angelica, crocus, yarrow, and chickweed making...
Dandelion Vinegar
Spring is just starting to pop up in Northern Colorado! Each morning I wake up to a bird family who has been visiting our birdhouse I the backyard for over 4 years. I live in a moderate climate (zone 3/4), which means that spring starts slowly. That’s okay, I treasure...
Yellow Dock Syrup
Native to eastern Europe and western Asia, yellow dock or curly dock, a perennial broad-leaf plant, has naturalized throughout North America. It is considered a noxious weed in some overgrazed agricultural areas where cattle and sheep graze because its leaves contain...