Mushrooms: they are as fascinating as they are mysterious! Today, we want to spotlight some of our favorite mushies for our home apothecaries and connect you with a FUNgi freebie of the tincturing type that will serve as an excellent resource for your herbal studies. It seems as soon as you dive into the world of mycology, there is … Continue reading Final Call For The Mushroom Course!
The Energies of April 2020
Energies of April, Super Full Moon, the Influence of Aries, Planetary Reset, Spiritual Awakening, Meditation. The cosmic line-up for April is focussed on providing exactly the right dynamics to encourage further transformation and planetary evolution. The driving force behind this potent energy is the conjunction of Jupiter and Pluto in Capricorn which is exact on … Continue reading The Energies of April 2020
Virtual Tea Party + Fire Cider Recipe
Get out the fine china, your favorite teapot and mug, a French press and cup, or a simple jar will do. Brew some tea, or make an herbal infusion, and let’s raise our pinkies for a Virtual Tea Party! . It’s the middle of the week, the first of the month, and time for a … Continue reading Virtual Tea Party + Fire Cider Recipe
THE COURAGE TO TRUST YOUR INNER WISDOM
NEW CRESCENT MOON IN ARIES We have passed through the Dark Moon in Aries into the New Crescent Moon today. We passed through the Spring Equinox last week, which is the official start of the lunar year, and have moved into the New Moon in Aries which is the official start to the lunar year. … Continue reading THE COURAGE TO TRUST YOUR INNER WISDOM
Saturn, Pluto and the Plague Times | Coby Michael Ward
Saturn- The Greater Malefic Saturn rules structure, restriction, hard work and life purpose. While the planetary influence is usually viewed from a negative point of view; it is also about boundaries and regathering our personal resources. Oftentimes life can leave our energy scattered and our boundaries broken. We need a strong container to hold ourselves … Continue reading Saturn, Pluto and the Plague Times | Coby Michael Ward
Physical Land Healing: How do I know what to do?
Some years ago, I remember one influential druid speaking at a major event and saying, “The best thing you can do in nature is pick up the garbage and get out.” From a certain standpoint, this perspective makes a lot of sense. It is the same perspective held by many conservationists trying to preserve pristine lands or lands that have been replanted and are healing; the best thing that can be done is figure out how to keep people from mucking them up, pick up garbage, and leave them undisturbed. This is a perspective ultimately rooted in the desire to care for nature, to preserve nature, and to do good. Unfortunately, this perspective doesn’t really seem to provide a meaningful way to respond to today’s problems ecologically because it’s largely based on assumptions that mitigate damage rather than actively regenerate ecosystems. This perspective as a whole teaches us how to…
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3 Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Recipes – Herbal Academy
The most important prevention measures we can take right now are staying home and practicing social distancing if leaving the house for essential work or trips to the grocery store or pharmacy—that is, staying at least 6 feet away from other people (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020a). Washing hands thoroughly with soap and warm … Continue reading 3 Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Recipes – Herbal Academy
Elderberry Ice Cubes
I often see individuals wanting to make elderberry syrup and then not wanting the sugar so they try to find another solution. Some try to substitute the sugar, others head to making a tincture but I really think that elderberry is best extracted in water, in a decoction. So how do we make a larger batch to save us time and not use the sugar? We can make ice cubes!
Any herbal tea can be frozen after extracted but elderberry is such a lovely color that it makes a delicious and colorful treat when it is frozen. You have a few different options to consider when making these ice cubes. Keep in mind that you may want to invest in non-plastic ice cube trays if you are going to be making these frequently to avoid the plastic leaching into your herbal products.
This recipe makes an herbal concentrate, 7 ice…
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A Passion For Violet: A Video Preview – Gather Victoria
I’ve been busy making videos on foraging & eating wild spring greens over at Gather Victoria Patreon but in April with the entrance of Venus, Goddess of Beauty and Love, I’ll be paying homage to her flower. Yes, that spring seductress of the wild woodland – violet. Used in perfumes, enchantments, and love-spells throughout the ages this … Continue reading A Passion For Violet: A Video Preview – Gather Victoria
Grow Great Zinnias – Floret Flowers
CUT FLOWER GARDEN FAVORITES GROW GREAT ZINNIAS Learn all about these easy-to-grow flowers Spending time in the greenhouse and the garden has been incredibly grounding lately. We just finished sowing dozens of different varieties of tender annuals, including a ton of new celosia, cosmos, nasturtiums, and strawflowers. Envisioning all the beauty that will eventually bloom … Continue reading Grow Great Zinnias – Floret Flowers
