Ethical Harvesting

Part of being an herbalist to me is being in touch and intertwined with the environment and all living organisms.  In order to do this I feel that it is important to know the plants that you are harvesting and to be aware of the impact it has on the environment they grow in. It [...]

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How much “Stuff” do we really need?

For those of you who celebrate Christmas it is likely that you got a bunch of “Stuff” for Christmas or you got some “Stuff”.  What about all of the “Stuff” that you got during the year.  We have become a nation of huge “Stuff” getters and users and disposers of “Stuff”.  We have become the ”Disposable” generation.  Disposable diapers, [...]

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Thanksgiving and the harvest.

This past week my family and I headed from North Florida where we live to camp in central Alabama. The area is absolutely beautiful and we have made this trip our traditional Thanksgiving adventure. Last year I had discovered a patch of wild roses and had hoped to pick some rosehips to bring home with [...]

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What it means to be an herbalist.

Today we are heading off to Alabama to do some hunting. I will be hunting herbs with my trusty soon to be 7 year old herbal apprentice while my husband hunts the big game. Part of being an herbalist to me is about using and appreciating the resources around me. A friend offered up some [...]

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