Bringing in the Harvest
Humans harvest plants for Humans harvest plants for – Food for sustenance, – Fuel for cooking, – Fibers for clothing. We harvest plants with – Medicine for sickness,- Vitality for energy. Humans harvest plants for pleasure of –...
What I learned from NOT having a garden: Fall Equinox
Fall is a great time to reflect on the garden season. Here in West-Central Wisconsin, the leaves haven’t started to turn, daytime temperatures are still in the 70s (Fahrenheit), and gardens are still producing delectables such as kale, tomatoes, peppers, and squash....
Plants as Time Keepers: Fall Equinox
The plants show me that the fall equinox is coming soon. The tree leaves turning colors isn’t the indication fall is coming. Here in Wisconsin that hasn’t started yet. The clue comes from the successive blossoming of colors of the reproductive structures ~ the...
Late Summer Herbs – Echinacea
Echinacea gives us the power of late summer magic. Imagine a field of tall echinacea, a wave of pink with the sounds of bees, birds and butterflies, all enjoying its abundance. It is a tough hardy perennial plant that thrives in extreme temperatures and can survive...
Working with the element of air: Herbs for Lung Support
In this episode, I explore various herbs that support the lungs such as elecampane, mullein, and coltsfoot. Herbs can help soothe symptoms of colds, allergies, and other lung concerns. Herbs can also be used in advance to support the whole system and as a preventative...
Hi, I’m Erin Lafaive
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