Growing Abundance–Eggplant Edition
I have a scarcity mindset. It is something that I have struggled with. But slowly as I grow, I am learning about all the ways…
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An Interview with Gigi Stafne of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine
Today I have a real treat for you–an interview with Gigi Stafne. Stafne is one of the most influential herbalists in the Midwest region. She…
How to Dry Your Own Culinary Herbs
It is October in Minnesota. Where I live in the central part of the state we have yet to have our first frost. The frost…
Holistic Help for Allergies
Allergies are common in our society and take many forms including food allergies, environmental allergies and seasonal allergies. While I will cover some tips that…
Easy Basil Oil
Often when we are thinking about the health benefits of adding herbs to our life we neglect to think about our awesome culinary herbs. Basil…
5 Wonderful Ways to Enjoy Goldenrod
Goldenrod is an often overlooked plant. Sometimes it is even blamed for the scourge of fall (and spring) seasonal allergies. But goldenrod is actually bee…
What is your Natural Awareness IQ?
An awareness of our natural world is something many of us are lacking. I was recently reading The Forest Reminds us Who We Are by…
Connecting with Nature
Connection with nature is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle. While not yet widely recognized by the mainstream culture this idea that nature is…
Power Struggles? Agrimony can help
Agrimonia eupatorium, is a plant with a long history of use in Europe. In medieval times plants were often associated with mental and spiritual conditions…
Herbalism Reading List Summer 2021
I am really a nerd at heart. I love love love reading. Even though my official studies for my Master of Herbalism program is over…