Holy Basil - A foundational medicine
Tulsi, or Holy Basil, (Ocimum tenuiflorum) has been used for centuries in India, East Asia, Australia and the surrounding tropics....
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Apr 192 min
Rue - protector and cleanser
Today I'm going to share a plant that is more of a spiritual medicine then physical medicine - Rue, or Ruda (Ruta graveolens). Native to...
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Mar 292 min
Calendula to support the skin
One of my favorite 'beauty' herbs, calendula is a gorgeous addition to the garden that also boasts many healing properties for the body....
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Feb 162 min
Juniper - Beyond Herbal Gin
Inspired by seeing the simmering Hawthorn berries last week, I wanted to turn to another berry that many people have in their yard -...
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Feb 91 min
Hawthorn for the Heart
All parts of the hawthorn tree (leaves, flowers, berries) have been used for centuries to support cardiovascular health, emotional...
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Jan 262 min
Sage Advice
Sage is a popular kitchen herb, especially during the fall and winter season because of its warm, earthy flavor and familiar use in...
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Jan 191 min
Clove for a Cold Day
Now that we've weathered the latest arctic blast, I'm profiling a warming herb that many of us haven't seen outside of the spice cabinet:...
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Jan 123 min
Harvest Time Tips
I know for many of us it's hard to imagine or think about harvesting herbs in the middle of winter. But I received a request to talk...
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Jan 51 min
Oregano: Beyond Greece
Oregano is another well-recognized culinary member of the mint family with many cultivars and subspecies that range in flavor, shape and...
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Dec 22, 20232 min
Cuetlaxochitl: Solstice Medicine
Today's post is both a history lesson and an herbal medicine post. The cuetlaxochitl (kwet-la-sho-shetl), known by many people as the...
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Dec 15, 20231 min
Aloe vera for inside and out
Many people know aloe as a skin savior after a sunburn or day at the beach. Some know it as a nutritional supplement rich in...
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Dec 8, 20232 min
Blackberry - leaves and all
It is becoming common knowledge that purple and blue fruits are packed with antioxidants - powerful plant compounds that 'clean up' free...
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Dec 1, 20231 min
Thyme for cold/flu protection
Another member of the mint family, thyme is a strong immune boosting herb that is also a hearty perennial and great ground cover for the...
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Nov 24, 20231 min
Rosemary for Rememberance
Today's featured herb is rosemary - a delicious, aromatic medicine native to the Mediterranean and a delicious perennial herb to support...
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Nov 17, 20231 min
Double Mint is Double Delicious
Red Stem Apple Mint, also known as Doublemint 'Madalene Hill', is the only mint that has the aroma and taste of both spearmint and...
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Nov 10, 20232 min
Spearmint for Every Season
Continuing our focus on different mints, today we turn to spearmint. The 'softer' sibling to peppermint, from which last week's focus,...
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Nov 3, 20232 min
Chocolate Mint - not just for dessert
Mint comes in many varieties and one of our favorites is chocolate mint! This gorgeous deep green (with hints of purple) plant is best...
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Oct 27, 20232 min
The Everything Herb - Yarrow
Many indigenous cultures across North America have used yarrow for various illness and medicinal treatments. It has been known as...
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Oct 19, 20232 min
Lavender for your Lungs
As we enter fall in the northern hemisphere, we're starting to feel the increasing presence of winter winds and the onset of many...
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Oct 13, 20231 min
The Delicious Benefits of Lemongrass
We all know grasses that can grow despite harsh climates, poor soil and without much input. Lemongrass is a beautiful grass with similar...
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