It’s been over a year since I last wrote here and to say life has turned me inside out would be an understatement. My personal life unraveled like a seam in knitting and I had to learn to put myself back together again. Coming back from such undoing is a deep and vital work andContinue reading “Healing with Flower Essences”
Author Archives: Erina Khanakwa
Waxing Moon
It’s nearly been two weeks since the new moon and hopefully you’ve been able to show your seeds some love and attention (keeping them well hydrated with plenty of light). Although the tiny little green buds may not have broken the surface yet, the moon has still been doing its bit in helping your plantsContinue reading “Waxing Moon”
Gardening by the Moon
Today is a New Moon in Pisces and a wonderful time to talk plants and the mystery of how the moon influences their growth. In fact it’s hard to look at gardening or nature without discussing the moon. After all the one essential part that ties seasons; cycles and rhythm all together is the moon.Continue reading “Gardening by the Moon”
Of late
As the snow piles up and the days slow down in Midwinter, I find myself at my work bench working on remedies to see us through the rest of this season. This time it was bottling the St John’s wort tincture, I made some weeks back. It’s color a vibrant gold, so much so it’sContinue reading “Of late”
Teas
Perhaps you already know this, but one of the easiest ways of getting herbal remedies into the body is through a good cup of tea. I’ll admit that being British, my love of tea likely knows no bounds, but my awe has only grown since coming to learn more about our wonderful plant allies. AndContinue reading “Teas”
Lunar Eclipse / Beaver moon
I spent the Beaver Full Moon eclipse, moon gazing. It didn’t matter how many pictures I tried to take, nothing could capture the dreamy mystical pull. I had to try though. There hasn’t been a lunar eclipse like this in 580 years. Full moons are for releasing, celebrating, cleansing, charging or other rituals that bringContinue reading “Lunar Eclipse / Beaver moon”
So it begins…
Part of the beauty of working with herbs is learning to slow down and listen. I wanted to be at the point I am now earlier this summer, but I wanted the products to be real and true. And when making infused oils from scratch: that takes time. Calendula, Lemon Balm and St John’s WortContinue reading “So it begins…”
All Hallows
This year I anticipated All Hallows as much as my daughters wanted candy. Sweeping my altar; lighting candles; sourcing rare photos of my passed on elders; making tea and playing the music they would have listened to: brought them closer than ever. Perhaps it’s because I have gone deep into their realm of plant healing,Continue reading “All Hallows”
Transplanting
It’s the last week of October and with that means: time to get direct fall seeds in the ground and rehome any plants that need it. And that’s exactly what I did this past weekend. The Midwest and especially Indiana is known for it’s chopping and changing weather, so if there’s a clear window youContinue reading “Transplanting”
Nourished
I think my feet have only just settled back onto the ground after the most sacred of weekends. I got to spend my time with black indigenous and people of color herbalists: covering a number of topics from ‘transformation through the shadows’ to ‘herbs that set you free’. Our last day (Sunday) made space forContinue reading “Nourished”
Olea Apothecary 