INDEFINITELY WILD SERIES: HOW TO MAKE A POULTICE WITH DRIED AND OR FRESH HERBS

It’s easy to focus on the internal herbal preparations, like teas, extracts, and syrups, because we are so conditioned to “taking something” – whether that be supplements, OTC medications, or prescriptions – to manage our health. Topical herbalism, though, has many unique preparations that have benefited people for generations. In this post, we’ll teach you […] … Continue reading INDEFINITELY WILD SERIES: HOW TO MAKE A POULTICE WITH DRIED AND OR FRESH HERBS

SPRING IS HERE…

It’s officially Spring. Though it was official according to the calendar about a month ago, Nature has now spoken in southeastern Utah. Here are three plants that signal spring to me: The first coltsfoot flowers are up – bright yellow sunshine that can be turned into a beautiful tincture. Coltsfoot Flower Tincture Coltsfoot flowers, freshly […] … Continue reading SPRING IS HERE…

EARTH TEACHINGS

My greatest wisdom teacher has been the Earth My education never gave me the tools to navigate the biggest lessons of my life… It didn’t teach me how to care for a smashed-open heart, how to be strong during a birth, or what words to speak when midwifing someone through a death. It didn’t give […] … Continue reading EARTH TEACHINGS

LILAC WATER | FEASTING AT HOME

Lilac Water- water infused with lilac blossoms calms and restores the spirit. Perfect for weddings or celebrations, a lovely way to celebrate spring. Source: Lilac Water | Feasting At Home Lilacs have a history rooted in ancient Greek mythology. Pan, the god of forests was head-over-heels in love with a nymph named Syringa. One day … Continue reading LILAC WATER | FEASTING AT HOME

NETTLE & WILD ONION RICE BALLS: SAVOURING SPRING! – GATHER

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a foraging favourite, so it doesn’t need much of an introduction. I probably don’t need to tell you that it has been a beloved spring tonic since time immem… Source: Nettle & Wild Onion Rice Balls: Savouring Spring! – gather via Nettle & Wild Onion Rice Balls: Savouring Spring! – gather … Continue reading NETTLE & WILD ONION RICE BALLS: SAVOURING SPRING! – GATHER