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...
Episode 15: Introduction to Burdock Root for Herbal Remedies
Burdock root (Articum lappa) is seen as a nuisance weed with it’s “sticky” seed heads getting velcroed to clothes and animal fur. Did you know it’s been used for herbal remedies for hundreds of years? Learn how to identify it, what it’s good for, and how to harvest...
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!
