The same way self-care is an act of resistance; knowing plants and remembering the old ways of healing is, too. When you descend from a line of people who were refused a formal education: either to suppress knowledge or to be sold the myth that they weren’t colonized, but merely made a Protectorate (Uganda inContinue reading “Herbalism is resistance”
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Little drops of gold
Today was named Sunday for the sun. Helios, Ra, Apollo, Daystar the list goes on. As we inch into Spring, it’s understandable why people found countless ways to honor our giant star. Whether that is sun bathing, taking long walks, hanging washing to dry, we love to be in those sun rays. It’s almost likeContinue reading “Little drops of gold”
Aquarius Season
Aquarius season began on Jan. 20 and runs through to Feb. 18. Running feels like the right word for this innovative, creative, always thinking zodiac. Aquarius is an air sign and is connected to our circulatory and nervous system. Think how oxygen gets around our body and our intellect and mental processes. Around this timeContinue reading “Aquarius Season”
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”
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”
Drying time
There are so many steps to making herbal remedies: each one defined, essential and deserving of attention and wonder. One of my favorites is harvesting and drying. Perhaps it’s watching the freshness of petals and leaves transform. Or maybe it’s knowing the goodness that’s to come. Either way, I haven’t gotten tired of seeing bloomsContinue reading “Drying time”
Homegrown
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received on this journey is from my instructor at Wild Persimmon School of Wellness, Greg Monzel, “grow your own medicine garden/herbs.” Simple as it may sound it is taking a lot of planning and deep thought, especially as I am trying to encourage native and companion plantsContinue reading “Homegrown”
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