Herb of the month- Borage
Beautiful. Traditional. Functional. Therapeutic. Borage. It’s not only a favorite plant of the honey bees,…
Tag: herbal apothecary
Lavender
In my mind lavender is just about the best thing on this little blue marble we call home. I think that it smells like earth, wind, rain and sunshine all at once. It is a scent that calms and soothes me while at the same time making me feel giddily happy.
Why You Should Plant Garlic this Fall
I finally plated enough garlic last fall that I could braid it this summer. It’s not a pretty braid by any stretch of the imagination but I’m proud of it all the same.
Herb of the Month – Violet
The common blue violet is native to most of central and eastern North America. It is a common sight in lawns, gardens, sidewalk cracks and along trailsides.
Creating an Herbal Apothecary – Rose Hip Tincture
Turns out you can create your own herbal apothecary and it’s not terribly hard either. There are many ways to create effective products right from your home garden. One of the first things most beginning herbalists learn how to make is tinctures.
Tinctures are alcoholic extracts of plants, they have a long history of use, and can easily be taken on the go.
Herb of the Month – Enchinacea
Herb of the Month – Enchinacea This well known plant should always be on hand in the winter months.
It is a simple flowering plant and a member of the daisy family. More commonly known as purple coneflower, many people grow this powerful herb without even realizing it!