Simple Ways to Connect with Nature This Summer
It’s summer vacation! We’re swimming. We’re jumping off the dock. We’re playing volleyball. We’re surfing, water skiing, kayaking. It’s so fun, right? This is also a great time to connect with nature in summer. When we come to the water and into the sun, we are healed...
Tongue Scraping: What Are the Benefits?
Have you heard of tongue scraping? Let’s talk about a tongue scraper, how to use it, how not to use it, and the benefits of tongue scraping. What This Has to Do with Herbal Medicine You might be wondering, what does this have to do with herbal medicine? Using herbs is...
Two Simple Tips to Stay Healthy During Wildfire Smoke
During a fire, our lungs take a big hit from the smoke and debris. We typically think about supporting our lungs in terms of wearing a mask, staying indoors, or even taking herbs, like my Firestorm Tea recipe. There’s a lot of great information out there on how to...
Summer Peach Smoothie Recipe with Lavender and Honey
Do you love peach season as much as I do? This peach smoothie recipe comes from my book, The Herbal Kitchen, and it’s a wonderful way to celebrate this delicious summer fruit. Kids love making smoothies too, so you can get the whole family involved in making...
How to Communicate with Plants: One Simple Technique to Connect with the Earth
Humans are wired for deep communication and connection with plants and the earth. However, for many of us, this skill is a little bit dormant or wasn’t nurtured when we were growing up. Let’s explore one simple method for how to communicate with plants and trees....
Ethical Wildcrafting: What Rules Should We Follow for Wild Harvesting?
The herbal movement is happening! Right now, hundreds of thousands of families are awakening to the amazing healing power of plants. Alongside this, we need to start having the conversation about where our plants come from. What do we need to know if we want to...
When to Harvest Lavender & How to Use Lavender Leaves
If you want to use lavender in your herbal teas, oils, baths and other medicines, you might be wondering which part of the plant to use. People often ask me, do you only use the flowers? Can you use lavender leaves? And when do you harvest which one? Check out the...
Summer Herbal Iced Tea With Orange and Mint
The days are heating up and it’s time to enjoy healing drinks that are refreshing, full of ready-to-absorb nutrients, and easy to make! This orange and mint herbal iced tea is one of my favorite summer drinks. It is a time-tested crowd pleaser. Every time you...
How to Dry Herbs: 3 Things You Need to Consider
Drying herbs might seem simple, but how to dry herbs with success can be more complex. If you’ve made the effort to harvest or wildcraft your herbs, the last thing you want is for them to go to waste because they weren’t properly dried. I’m going to...
How to Make an Herbal Bath: 6 Healing Recipes
Immersing yourself in an herbal bath a wonderful way to use herbs. Your skin absorbs the herbal constituents and you inhale the medicine through the steam. As you relax in the tub, your body receives the healing benefits of the herbs. If you don’t feel like...
5 Edible and Medicinal Spring Weeds to Forage
These common plants grow just about everywhere in temperate climates, and many gardeners yank them right out of their yards. But guess what? These spring weeds have many edible and medicinal benefits! From being nutritional superstars to soothing the skin and...
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