Episode 8: Tips for wildcrafting herbs
Purchasing herbs is one way to acquire herbs for a home herbal apothecary and wildcrafting is another way. In this episode I share what wildcrafting is, why you’d want to do it, how to go about it in a safe way, and tips during your wildcrafting experience. I’ll...
Episode 7: Lessons from the Garden
This podcast is about resisting the need for a perfect garden and how a garden can teach you life lessons. The garden is a great place to learn about life and gather inspiration. I share my experience from a year ago that my garden was way too messy for my standards...
Episode 6: Introduction to Calming Chamomile
Another top 10 herb in Erin’s apothecary. Chamomile has long been used for calming the nervous system and soothing the stomach for kids and adults. Learn how to make a vegetable glycerin tincture as well as grow, harvest, and dry this little flower. Learn some tips on...
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...
Episode 4: Community based herb garden
In this episode Erin LaFaive interviews Kerri Kiernan, Founder and Garden Coordinator, for the Shared Herbal Garden in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Learn how a community based herbal garden functions and considerations and best practices of starting one. This garden...
Hi, I’m Erin Lafaive
Whether you are looking for herbal advice to enhance your overall health or a herbal remedy for a particular issue, I am here to help you!
