Top 5 Herbs for Kids
Kids thrive in nature. One great way to connect children with nature is through exposure to herbs. Growing plants and growing kids just go together….
Nourish
Plant Allies/Herbs
Energy Work–flower essences, reiki, astrology
Healthy Food
Celebrate
Natural Help for Morning Sickness
So you found out that you are pregnant. For a lot of women the first sign of pregnancy is actually unpleasant–morning sickness. While the news…
Flower Essences for Lovers
If you are not familiar with the amazing healing modality that is Flower Essences, let me tell you they are one of my favorite ways…
Valentine’s Relationship Advice from the Herbalist
I am not just an herbalist, I am also a wife and mother. My husband and I have been married for almost 20 years. We…
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…
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…
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…
In Praise of Nettles
The plant Nettle has recently become very significant to me. While anyone who carelessly brushed up against the plant may be more inclined to curse…