Lessons from the Garden: Roots (part 2)
In part 1 of “Lessons from the Garden: Roots” I described how planting comfrey and Purple coneflower into my new garden became more difficult than anticipated and what I learned from that challenge. In part 2, I’ll share more about why I like having comfrey...
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...
Hi, I’m Erin Lafaive
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