We are in the midst of serious smoke problems. Fortunately, we have very few to no fires in our direct vicinity, however, we are surrounded by fires in all directions and this has caused our air quality to hit “hazardous” level. We are definitely beginning to feel the effects of it: sore throats, stuffed heads, […]
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Intro to Family Herbal Medicine Course
Introduction to Herbal Medicine 2 Sessions: August 19 & September 16 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Bring a picnic lunch (snack, water & herbal iced tea will be provided). Each session is purchased individually at $80 plus a $20 supply fee. Session 1, August 19, 2017: Brief Historical Overview of Herbal Medicine Why Use Herbs? […]
The What and How of Hydrosols
Products I use and recommend: Copper Distiller and Hydrosol Book Hydrosols used to be quite a popular item, even more than essential oils, if you can believe it! You’ve probably heard of rose water, lilac water, lavender water; these are all hydrosols (if done through […]
Medicinal Herb – Echinacea
Herbs are useful for more than just flavoring food, they can add nutrients to your diet including vitamins and minerals, help alleviate symptoms of a cold/flu, improve your immune system, and even reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and heal minor burns/bee stings. Wildcrafting is a good way of gathering herbs that you may need. But a […]
Medicinal Guild
Last weekend I spent an afternoon studying different bushes, trees, and herbaceous plants in order to design the newest guild on our Permafarm. This one will be positioned in the front of our home creating a peaceful and beautiful landscape to enjoy while sipping freshly brewed mint tea on our porch (and keeping the goats […]
