by ErinLaFaive!2016! | Apr 16, 2023 | herbs |
When I first learned that stinging nettles (Urticia diocia) are nutritious and a good remedy for seasonal allergies – I was shocked! Really?! That plant that stings when I walk through it? That one? How on Earth am I supposed to put that in my mouth? If...
by ErinLaFaive!2016! | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Spring Equinox is here! It’s time to celebrate Spring! Or . . . is it? Why do I celebrate the Spring Equinox? As I sat outside to write a Spring themed message to you darling readers I suddenly had a realization. As I write this with my winter jacket and...
by ErinLaFaive!2016! | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Each drop of tisane is precious. Each minute of steeping pulls out more medicine. Learning to be efficient with herbal material and not wasting any bit of your efforts or the plants effort, and not over consuming is noble. I like to use my resources wisely. I also...
by ErinLaFaive!2016! | Dec 6, 2022 | apothecary, herbs |
It’s completely dark out by 5pm here in Wisconsin. I miss tootling around in my gardens like I did in the Summer. The last remnants of a few dried herbs still hang on the wall and in a couple baskets. Putting these herbs away will have to be my winter equivalent of...
by ErinLaFaive!2016! | Nov 27, 2022 | archetypes, witch |
As I sit at my kitchen table drinking delicious healing herbal tea . . . my house feels like a mess. The Productivity Monster is here to steal the moment. As I look out the window I see many things to do that lie in my view. The pumpkins need to be processed before...