In order to stay into a right relationship with plants I ask the plant “What can I do for you, Plant Being?” “Is there something you need from me?” Right relationship means – to be in a reciprocal circuit of energy. Or, to have a relationship that is an...
For thirteen moons (twelve months) I soaked up lessons about holding temples and sacred business from Elayne Kalila Sophia Doughty. One of my goals was to learn how to more effectively hold ceremonies in online as I have been doing. On my long journey from...
Temple image renewed The word “Temple” usually reminds me of a stone building with giant white pillars flanking the doors and guards with weapons as the gatekeepers. Only allowing the “worthy” (aka wealthy) to enter. Temples remind me of a structure that houses...
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...
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 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...