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...
Working with the element of air: Function of Leaves
When we begin to learn more about how leaves function we can see just how fascinating these little photosynthetic and respiration factories are. Leaves have a vital role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, act as natural air purifiers. They provide visual...
Working with the element of air: Wind Pollinated plants
Have you ever felt the effects of ragweed pollen? Do you get stuffy the same time every year? Ragweed’s pollen travels on the air. It is a wind pollinated plant. Some plants that use the wind to carry their pollen from one flower to another are grasses, cattails,...
Hi, I’m Erin Lafaive
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