Alaska

It’s been eight years since I was last there, but Alaska is a place that has stayed with me every day since I’ve left. I was lucky enough to spend 10 days there in 2010, with 5 of those days spent camping in Denali National Park. We camped at Wonder Lake, and I remember how […] … Continue reading Alaska

Herbs In Astrology – Second House TAURUS

Taurus the Bull… April 21 – May 20 Element: Earth Planet: Venus Metal: Copper Birthstones: Emerald, topaz Best day: Thursday Best colors: Green and orange Health point: Taurus rules the neck, and this makes you prone to tight muscles there. Taurus also feels they must shoulder all responsibilities, and this can cause stress in your […] … Continue reading Herbs In Astrology – Second House TAURUS

Chalking It Up: The Love of Gardening + Giveaway

With the arrival of spring, I’m ready for flowers and all things garden. . . Well, maybe not pollen. 😉 And I’m waiting not-so-patiently for Mother Nature to get the ‘memo’ that winter is over! Peonies are just starting to sprout. . . And I’m looking forward to their fragrant blooms arriving in May. I […] … Continue reading Chalking It Up: The Love of Gardening + Giveaway

Transboundary Mining and the Return of the Cape Fox Shaman by Frank Hopper

When Junak, the Cape Fox shaman, returned to Duke Island in 2005, she flew over territory her people had lived in for thousands of years. The land below near the mouth of the Unuk River in southeast Alaska, which is thought to be named after her, was still just as beautiful and pristine as when […] … Continue reading Transboundary Mining and the Return of the Cape Fox Shaman by Frank Hopper

Neem Oil uses [Infographic]

This oil, which is widely heard of, especially among those who are in favor of growing their plants in an organic way, owes its name to the tree from which it is extracted, in particular, from the Neem tree native of India, although today is grown in other countries with similar climates, ie tropical and … Continue reading Neem Oil uses [Infographic]