Lessons from the Garden: Roots (part 1)
My comfrey and echinacea plants are so ready for a nap. Comfrey looks like wilted spaghetti and echinacea looks like a lady after a night at the bar, scorned by a lover, and woke up in a bathroom stall (sorry echinacea, you’re beautiful to me). Even though they...
What does a herbalist do when sick?
What does a herbalist do when they’re – Snotty,- Chilly,- Achy,- Coughing,- And majorly fatigued, All at once? First, let’s back up to the beginning. I thought I was dealing with ragweed pollen trying to kill me. I did what I do for allergies and guzzled...
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 –...
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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