Connecting with Plants part 1 of 5 – Awareness
Modern society does not see plants as beings, nor does it acknowledge nature as a living entity. This creates many problems for people, communities, and nature. Changing this dynamic has the capacity to shift our narrow perspective of how the world functions and how...
Herbal First Aid part 4 of 4 – Making Herbal oils and salves
In the herbal first aid series I’ve mentioned using herbal salves. This episode describes how to make herbal oil and salves using the cold or slow method. Learn some tips for using dried versus fresh herbs. The best part is learning from my mistakes. Yes, herbalists...
Introduction to Soothing Plantain
Another top 10 herb in Erin’s first aid kit. Plantain is commonly thought of as a pesky weed in lawns and gardens. It also has soothing properties for the body such as soothing the skin. Learn how to make herbal oil and salve in this episode. Plantain can be used as...
Resist the need for a perfect garden
Article downloadable PDF (click here) Insects will come. Plants out-of-place will grow. Desired plants won’t bloom on time. Enjoy the experience. There have been some summers when I was unable to give all the attention I would like to my garden, for one reason or...Tips for Drying and Harvesting Herbs
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