Though I'm probably not the first herbalist that comes to mind for topical first aid medicine, I've actually had a good amount of successful experience with it. In addition to applications for wounds and bruises, topical herbal medicine offers another essential means of self-care…

Let's raise a glass to the rising tide of love and justice entering the world! As a new calendar year begins, it is common practice to "resolve" to do this or that,which can feel more like a pressure-filled chore than opening a door. Rather than making resolutions once a year, then being disappointedIf you don't follow through, let a regular meditation practice support your dreams…

In the spirit of gratitude, I would like to express how grateful I am to the next generations of herbal students and herbalists who are raising their children in relationship with what heals us all, and what truly matters, renewed connection with the loving generosity of the Earth and Spirit…

I don't know about you, but between all the excitement of the past week and the challenging events of 2020, I am focused on giving my nervous system all the nurturing and nourishing that I can! I'd love to share some of my favorite herbs, recipes and earth-connecting tips with you in the upcoming series…

Do you find yourself dreaming or thinking more than usual of loved ones that have passed into Spirit? This is increasingly common at this time of year. I've had several dreams in the past week that my beloved parents are on their way to visit me…

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum (syn. O. tenuiflorum) - Also known as tulsi or tulasi, this herbaceous plant grows happily as a perennial in zones 10 and up. This delightfully aromatic plant is in the mint (Lamiaceae) family and thus related to sweet basil, spearmint, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, and lavender to name a few…

All my classes for the rest of the year are ONLINE, and available by recording afterward if you can't attend in real time. Check out my website for a full listing of events and classes…

STEWED APPLES - 1 medium-size apple—any sweet red variety, or green or sour if you prefer…

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) - A perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, and one of the last to bloom in the late summer and early fall. Being the late bloomers that they are, Native Americans named her It-Brings-the-Fall…

The Wheel of the Year is always turning. When we celebrate the Earth's holy days, Including the Solstices and Equinoxes, Nature's cycles reveal that whatever is happening in any given moment, this too shall pass…

It's always great to be an earth-loving herbalist but heading into the forest makes the joy and benefit of knowing your plants even more obvious…

I eat my fair share of fruit during the hot, sticky days of summer, but I like to balance all that sugar with protein whenever possible, to keep the energy boost steady rather than spiky, and some healthy fat in here is an added bonus, too…