Posted: February 6, 2018
Recently talked to a perfectly sane and capable woman who was interested in making her own tinctures but felt that she couldn’t do it. This is baloney. As my anti-baloney service to the world I am holding a tincture making workshop in Ottawa. Tincture Making Workshop Saturday March 17, 2018 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Posted: December 20, 2017
It’s that time of year. We’re making lists and checking them twice. Waiting for 8 tiny reindeer to appear. Wondering if 2 large dogs, 1 brother, 2 parents, brother’s new galfriend (who really has no idea what she is getting into), husband, and father-in-law are all going to be able to fit around the dinner
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Posted: December 5, 2017
I always think of the flowers first when I think of elecampane (Inula helenium). They can’t help but put a smile on your face. They are quite similar to sunflowers only a shorter plant and a smaller flower. One of the common names for elecampane is wild sunflower. The ray flowers are narrow and long.
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Posted: October 13, 2017
A gal recently asked me if I garden. Garden? If you count me letting our 2.5 acres pretty much do what it wants then yes I garden. Otherwise no, not so much. I mostly like my plants wild – untouched and untamed. Despite this affection for the weedy I am an ardent lover of botanical
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Posted: July 30, 2017
Part of my calling is encouraging/empowering people to use herbs for themselves. Herbs as an essential component to our daily life. We don’t need to “save” them for when we are ill. When we incorporate herbs into our regular everyday we increase the nutritional density of our diet and lay the groundwork for better
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