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Recipe Box: Lacto-fermented Watermelon Radish & Citrus Pickle
The fermenting bug got me again! It starts when I realize that I have a wide-mouthed jar that isn’t being put to use, and the next thing I know I’m looking to see what I have in my pantry or fridge that I can try to ferment. Out comes the Fermentools and the magic…
How to Harvest and Freeze Aloe Vera Gel
Here is an article I wrote for Learning Herbs, called “How to Harvest and Freeze Aloe Vera Gel“. A few weeks ago, I repotted my poor, neglected houseplants, splitting apart overgrown Peace Lilies, Spider Plants, and a gargantuan beast of an Aloe Vera plant. The aloe had gotten so large that it was leaning over…
Let’s Talk About: The No-Shampoo Method
Every now and then, my sensitive skin gets the better of me, and I can’t use scented soaps or store-bought shampoos without breaking out all over. When my scalp feels this way, I revert back to my no-shampoo hair-washing method for a month or so. I started toying with using no-shampoo hair-washing methods years ago,…
Artisan Spotlight: N’Delamiko Bey of Keffigal Waistbeads
This artisan spotlight focuses on N’Delamiko Bey, the creatrix behind Keffigal Waistbeads (as well as a few other ventures, this lady is busy!). When we were trying to conceive and conjure up our baby last spring, N’Delamiko hooked me up with a set of waistbeads in some of my favorite colors, red and black. I…
An Overview of Acupuncture: Part Two, The User Experience
[wpsm_quote author=”Amber” float=”left” width=”100″]Liane dives into a user’s experience of acupuncture, explaining some of the techniques available other than needles. [/wpsm_quote] Acupuncture is most commonly associated with needles but other techniques are also used in treatments, such as acupressure, moxibustion, and massage techniques like cupping and gua-sha. [Note: don’t be scared away if you’re needle…
An Intentional Summer: A free Ecourse from Homespun Seasonal Living
Kathie from Homespun Seasonal Living is offering a free class that is starting soon – An Intentional Summer. This 8-week e-course is designed to offer recipes, crafts, and other DIY projects that help you to embrace the abundant gifts of the summer season. With a weekly email covering a new topic and providing suggestions for…
Recipe Box: Honeysuckle Infused Sugar
May is rolling out and June is rolling in – wild roses and irises are blooming their last and the berries are starting to form green on the vine! Is the honeysuckle blooming like crazy where you are? It seems to be an extra fragrant, explosive year for those delicious flowers around here in western North Carolina.…
How to make Spent Grain Dog Treats
Spent grain dog treats are amazing! Spent grain dog treats are hearty, healthy snacks for your puppy friends that are made from the leftover grains from brewing a batch of beer. How good are they? Just ask this adorable beggar, Sandy (and watch out for the puddles of drool): I live in a town that won the title…
Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinses
My newest post on the Herbal Academy of New England site is live! Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinses Every season provides a new way to strain and damage your hair. The sand and salt water of the ocean in summer can leave you with lusterless locks. The winter winds and ice leave your hair crispy and…
How do I learn about herbs?
So you want to be an herbalist or to learn about herbs and plant wisdom. Good for you! How do you get started to learn about herbs? Stepping onto an herbal path can seem overwhelming at first, especially in these modern days of mass communication. It is a blessing to have so much information at…
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