We have all heard the simple charm; "He loves me, he loves me not" and the little ritual of tearing off a petal with each phrase and finding an answer to the query with the final petal. Folklore

Clouds gathered in the mountains this morning as I drank my daily chai tea. This is a welcome sight as it has been a very dry spring so far and the garden has suffered. In my daily garden journal I jotted

Jars of medicinal roots, leaves, and flowers fill my apothecary shelves. I love their visual beauty but know they do me and everyone else little good trapped in their jars. So, one evening I decided to

Ever since finding myself living on this land which is filled with rose bushes of all kind I have felt them call to me and to incorporate them into my magickal practice.

In modern days Florida Water or Agua Florida is most often used as a ritual tool for spiritual cleansing. Upon searching further I found that Agua Florida has a much longer history as a perfume or cologne

In modern days Florida Water or Agua Florida is most often used as a ritual tool for spiritual cleansing. Upon searching further I found that Agua Florida has a much longer history as a perfume or cologne

A oasis of edible food and herbal medicine surround me. I find refuge under the branches of fig and oak while visiting the city. Constant noise can easily overwhelm me and I find myself hiding out ...

Educating ourselves on the hard facts of herbal medicine is an essential part to practicing this art. But, so is the love and passion that come with getting to know the herbs in a mystical way.

Xeriscape, the term means "dry landscape" and is a tactic for planning yards with limited water available. More than pure utilitarian goals, this creates beautiful landscapes ...

From the Chinese herb Camilllia sinensis (commonly known as the tea plant) we get the vibrantly green powder called Matcha. Unlike other forms of green or black tea, matcha is made of the finest selection

Hundreds of years ago marshmallows were a tonic made with the roots of the herb marsh mallow after which the dessert was named. Blended with eggs, sugar, and then boiled in water, marshmallows were originally

However short the trip, I cannot help but bring the garden with me wherever I go. The packets of seeds I had planned to start a sprouts garden with were rejected by customs hasn't stopped my desire for

Real life practical experience is of upmost importance to becoming an herbalist. Today, however, I wanted to share the books that have accompanied my journey as a gardener and herbalist.

Each spring I get much joy to see to see the rose blossoms forming and to collect them in their variety of colors. Besides being a beloved ornamental plant, roses are medicinal flowers with numerous benefits

Spring is here and so are the flowers🌼 Hawthorn for heart medicine, calendula for healing skin salves and daisies just for fun. With a quantity of new herbs and flowers to process there is also a need

Fava beans, giant leaves of swiss chard, and an abundance of microgreens have been the blessings of spring so far. I spent the September solstice (which is also my birthday) collecting herbs, baking, and

There is magic around this beautiful Earth. I truly feel blessed to live here despite the hardships society brings. To remedy my anxiety I go into nature and am reminded to live here & now ...

We have all seen sprouts in healthy food stores or decorating delicate meals in trendy restaurants. But, have you ever tried growing them yourself?

Few herbs are so steeped in folklore as the Hawthorn. In fact, Hawthorn is only one of the many names for this mythical tree. It was the mythology of this tree that attracted me ...

Spiky leaves of nettles are just beginning to emerge between the greens of arugula and kale. It is a miracle of nature's timing that fresh nettles appear just as the wind blows pollen off the fruit blossoms