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Herbal Books

Herbal Books

Herbal book recommendations!! Where do I start? I went through my shelves and picked out those books I thought were the best for beginners and established plant lovers alike.⁠⠀⁠⠀𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑮𝒖...
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The Harvest

The Harvest

The Harvest. ⁠ I cut swaths of lightly frosted herbs, tying them into bundles with colourful string and hang them from rafters. I gather leaves and flowers from stalks and lay them out to dry. I f...
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The Power in a Cup

The Power in a Cup

The power in a cuppa. ⁠ After years of big Pharma (which of course has its place) it's easy to assume that medicine comes in the form of a pill, in a little white bottle with a slip of side-effect...
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Finding Sleep

Finding Sleep

There are so many things that contribute to sleep, and I'm not talking about pharmaceuticals here. Aside from lowering stress, avoiding screens before bed and creating healthy sleep habits, are th...
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No Essential Oils?

No Essential Oils?

There are no essential oils in my products.  Why? Let me begin here... there are enough essential oil products to fill a stadium and there are many people with sensitive skin and sensitive noses wh...
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Body Oiling

Body Oiling

I feel like I can’t talk about body oiling enough.. When in today’s culture our main decompression strategy is a screen, be radical. Take a moment to sit and nurture your nerves, your skin, your em...
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Keeping it Close / Bio-regional Herbalism

Keeping it Close / Bio-regional Herbalism

Yes, I have ashwaganda in my cupboard, I won't lie. In my garden though, I'm slowly growing Rhodiola Rosea, an adaptogen native to colder climates. There are powerful herbs growing all over the wor...
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