The time has come. Seven or so years later and the man of my longing has invited me to become intimate. Though I can’t deny that his feminine side is just as present. His cousins and field companions desired my attention long before I could stand alone with him. So simple a being, and yet … Continue reading »
~ A rare sighting of the wildflower Jessyloo Rodrigues ~ Here is the video the lovely Melinda Gordon created from the Urban Herb Walk held at Allandale Farm in Brookline, MA on April 21st, 2013. Continue reading »
Where do I even begin? It has been an amazing year working with the Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) I could cry thinking of letting go of this beautiful Tree ~ there is still so much I want to learn and experience from her Spirit and Love. It has been the first year that I am … Continue reading »
“I’m a transformer” The Silver Maple has me gallivanting on frequent Tree rendezvous’ Come to think of it, I’ve seen faces in the gnarled bark for some time Here are a few of my favorites from 2012 You know it’s true, I’d walk to you ~ Herbaloo
* * * Any interesting Trees in bloom where you live? * Warmly, Herbaloo *
Happy Spring! * (click the pic above for a closer read) * * * An indoor Maple Tree turned into what it ought not to be. I believe it is Geranium, and is still fun to see. A Tree with roots indoors to boot. But alas, twas only throwing its hoot. And outdoors I see, … Continue reading »
To gather materials from our local surroundings, bringing them forth with conscious intelligence: To thrive in places that flourish with respect and “positive” Earth: To nurture Nature and symbiotically nurture yourself: This is the way of the Nettle. When brewing Tea, I’ve been making myself a now & later (tea for now, an infusion for … Continue reading »
This Autumn slope into Winter may have been the most moving one yet for me. While the leaves fell, I too went softly down to the depths of my Soul. Searching for the glow that keeps me shining. It’s not that it went out entirely, but I was stifling it with thoughts and emotions that … Continue reading »
Reading, Reading, Reading. I found myself knee deep in what others have written about Nettles. I’ve seen a few Nettles pop up in the garden. So happy to see them. I’ve been wanting to be stung, and haven’t. I went to find my stash of dried Nettles and they are missing! Am I suppossed to … Continue reading »
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 »
