Hear those burgundy skirts rustling the wind? See that golden leaf (finally) falling into the arms of that patch of earth it has been flirting with all summer? Fall has sashayed onto the scene. I am thinking about spending time with my favorite herbs before they tuck their healing leaves and blossoms underground for the [...]
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I Want to be Scene Green
Posted in Herbal Diary on October 5, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Born to be wildcrafting
Posted in Herbal Diary on September 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I started delving into herbs when I was about 16. I remember getting my hands on John Lust’s The Herb Book, looking at the miniature drawings and studying the descriptions of what ailments what plants could cure. I would get my herbs in capsule form or in boxes of teas back then. I used packaged [...]
Calendula Meets Concrete
Posted in Herbal Diary on August 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
For some folks city life and love of herbs don’t mix. Me? I wouldn’t have it any other way. My New York roots reach down deep. I’ve lived in cities, towns and villages on three continents and always end up coming back here. There is something irresistible about being able to interact with art, food, [...]
An urban bush woman meets red clover
Posted in Herbal Diary on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am always thrilled to see these powerful beauties gracing our parks and gardens in August. Herbalists use the little deep rose, purple flames called red clover (Trifolium pratense) against tumors, cysts, fungus, and skin problems. Its hormonal balancing action also makes it an ally for menopausal women.
An urban bush woman meets sassafras
Posted in Herbal Diary on August 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Sometimes I hear the names of things and repeat them without considering their significance. It’s a funny thing for a person in love with language to do, but it happens. I get caught up in the rhythm of the words and say them without question. But now I might have a clue about what Jawole [...]
