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,...
Hibiscus and Mint Tea for a Spring Party

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...
Birch Root Beer and a Spring Story

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,...