Tired of overpriced, dusty tea bags that taste like cardboard? What if the most potent, flavorful brews are growing right outside your back door? Foraging transforms your daily cup into an adventure. Discovering how to make herbal teas from wild plants connects you with nature while sipping on free, organic medicine. It is easier than…
You’ve just returned from a crisp autumn forage, basket overflowing with wild roots, berries, and aromatic herbs. Now comes the crucial question: what do you soak them in to unlock their medicinal magic? Choosing the best alcohol to make tinctures is the single most important step in your extraction process. The right spirit acts as…
You’re deep in the woods, the trail is beautiful, and then you feel it—that maddening, blistering itch. The culprit? Most likely a stealthy plant you brushed against hours ago. Knowing how to spot poison ivy and poison oak is the ultimate outdoor superpower. If you spend any time outside, confusing these toxic plants with harmless…
I’ll never forget the time I spent an entire day at the beach without sunscreen. My shoulders were screaming, red as a lobster, and my grandmother handed me a chunk of something green from her garden. Within twenty minutes, the cooling sensation kicked in, and I was hooked for life. That was my first real…
So wide spread and well known for its calming properties, lavender needs no introduction. The scent of lavender has entered into the marketplace through various lotions, candles and scented sachets. I have my own love affair with lavender. Countless times I have tried to grow lavender in a pot in vain. I have given up.…
Learn how to identify cleavers, its traditional medicinal uses, history, and the best ways to eat this wild spring green.
Prep Your Garden for Winter
*Health & Medical Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional — just sharing what I’ve learned and love. Please use this information responsibly and check with your doctor or herbalist if you have any health concerns. Click here, to see a full version of this statement. On a hike, I stopped dead in my tracks when…
It’s that time of year, when the leaves start falling and there’s a chill in the air. The roses that bloomed and shared their fragrance start dropping their petals to the ground, leaving the rose hip to carry on in the cold fall and winter. Rose hips are mother nature’s vitamin C, plain and simple. These…
A member of the mint family, this one makes me happy. The fun little patch above was taken in Oregon. We pulled over for a moment and I spotted this gorgeous plant. At first, I was in disbelief, “How could lemon balm get so big and grow so randomly on the roadside?” Then as I…
