Herbs
Calendula, Salves and an Easy Soap Recipe
August 22, 2009
A bit of everything: why I love calendula, salve making and a soap recipe.
Recommendations for the beginner herbalist
May 4, 2009
Bug bites, cuts, scrapes, bleeding from minor skin wounds - these are things I know how to treat with topical herb preparations and I'd like to share a few of my favorite resources with you.
Garlic - good for whatever ails ya'
July 22, 2008
My sis-in-law wrote a good article on garlic over at her blog Inside Out. No need for me to reinvent the wheel, check out what she has to say and while you're at it stock up on garlic next time you're at the produce market.
How to make an easy comfrey poultice
May 6, 2008
I recommend comfrey as one of the first things to grow in your yard, especially if you have little kids who can be prone to injuries.
Professional Development
February 1, 2008
My Making Herbs Simple video arrived in the mail this week. I was fairly giddy as I finally had time in my week to watch it this afternoon. The kids learned with me how to find, identify, and dry basic herbs and how to prepare tinctures and poultices. I added ...
Calendula
November 7, 2007
Calendula on a frosty autumn morning My calendula patch has given me much joy this growing season. I highly recommend growing this self seeding annual. It does double duty as both a topical skin healing herb and a cheery garden flower. I use calendula petals in my homemade soaps and ...
