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Mason Jar of Nature

It seems as though my time spent on the Herbaloo path has been limited – but alas – I am quite a busy bee with the herbal nature of things in my life.  Working for an herbal supplements company changes what I do in my free time.  Lately it’s been singing . . . Here’s … Continue reading »

Has the “Hachoo!” gotchu? [part deux]

I recently listened to a ‘tele-lecture’ led by clinical herbalist Guido Mase, through the Urban Moonshine free herbal education series! His topic: “Natural Solutions to Seasonal Allergies” Guido explained that there are three areas to address when curing the allergy dis-ease: local relief in the upper respiratory – liver function and its efficiency in removing … Continue reading »

Alchemy and You: a cordial

How to make an Herbal Cordial Add your berries, a few of your favorite herbs, cover with your liquor of choice, Voila! Shake daily and keep the herbs covered.  I made this cordial as a gift for a friend’s day of birth.  I meditated and let my intution guide me as I created the elixir.  … Continue reading »

A Spring in Your Step

Happy Spring!  Another powerful transition when a full Moon rose on the Equinox, opposite a rainbow sunset after a sunny day. Ostara celebrates the new beginnings Spring brings.  Rebirth!  The goddess of the Dawn is worshipped for fertility, in the image of a bouncing bunny.  I saw a flock of at least 10 when I … Continue reading »

Brighter Planet’s 350 Challenge

While grazing through Herban Lifestyle’s blog I saw this interesting badge she was sporting… Brighter Planet’s 350 challenge is for bloggers who want to help offset some of their carbon footprint (Carbon offsets – usually a planting of trees which will suck up carbon from the air and sink it into their beings).  Also known … Continue reading »

Winter’s the New Spring: a resolution

Happy 2011 ! The last year before 2012.  If you’ve been in a cave for the last decade and haven’t heard the rumor about 2012, don’t bother.  The trend lately has been to turn it into a scare tactic.  There’s no definitive answer as to why the Mayans stopped their calendar at year 2012.  But … Continue reading »

Yule love it!

This Solstice is one to remember.  Just for the mere fact that the Lunar Eclipse on the Full Moon on the Winter Solstice apparently won’t happen again for hundreds of years.     The Winter Solstice is our longest night of the year, and marks the pivotal trio of days when the Sun returns.  This … Continue reading »

a little Tomato-row magic

these pictures are from August 2, 2010 enjoy! xo   i experienced a very powerful thunder storm, crouched literally under a tomato hedge, just down the row from this spot.  when i started, the sky was barely gray and the tomatoes needed pruning.  i crawled down the aisle pulling leaves from the bottom and suddenly … Continue reading »