The Love Truffle

February is a tough time of year for many. It’s still pretty dark and cold days. But the sun is creeping in a bit more as time goes on. It makes sense to me that our ancestors from all global belief structures would be holding hope and love ceremonies for the...

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...

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...
Aphrodisiacs

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,...