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Herbs to Love in January
January is such an odd time of year. We feel the pull to start things anew at the turning of the year, and yet we are also drawn to habits and practices of wintering and hibernation, especially those of us residing in places that get cold and snowy in the winter. It’s a strange dichotomy…
Herbs to Love in October
October is here! It is, in my opinion, the most magical of months. The sensory delights of autumn transport me to childhood and to the most inspired and attuned spirit of imagination and nature connection. Maybe it is nostalgia, or maybe it’s something that runs far deeper. Even as the plants prepare to rest and…
Rosemary Longevity Tea + Botanical Anthology
Rosemary is a beautiful plant! It helps protect mind, body, and spirit. This herb is both an ancient remedy and a culinary delight, and there are so many ways to work with it. In the All About Rosemary booklet, which accompanies the autumn issue of Botanical Anthology, I shared my longevity tea recipe which combines…
JULY: THUNDER MOON IN CAPRICORN 7/10/25
July’s Thunder Moon captures the essence of summer’s balmy, heady heat. Afternoon storms during this time help balance out the strength of the sun but also pack a punch with their turbulent energy. The sun in Cancer contributes a further watery element of heightened emotion and intuition; lightning can strike in so many ways. Add…
Botanical Anthology Summer 2025!
Botanical Anthology is an indie magazine made by and for plant lovers, which I am lucky to write articles for, edit, and help produce. It is very much a labor of love and is full of herbal and seasonal magic! Apothecary knowledge, tasty recipes, gardening tips, creative crafts, folklore, seasonal celebrations, interviews, and more! Now…
Linden & Lavender Body Wash
Linden makes a lovely, calming, skin replenishing ingredient in botanical recipes in the form of an infused oil! It also complements the scent and properties of lavender infused oil very nicely. I decided to incorporate both into a homemade body wash recipe using simple, natural ingredients! Homemade herbal recipes that contain water can have a…
Herbs to Love in June
June is here! For my family that means trips to nearby and faraway lakes, balmy-breezy backyard days, jar after jar of fresh herbal sun tea, and strawberries galore. Summer is here in spirit, even before the solstice has occurred, and we feel it on our sun-warmed shoulders. To that end, here are some of my…
May: Yarrow Behind the Scenes
The plant of the month for herbal studies in the Plant Wonder Collective and our Patreon Study Circle is Yarrow! Yarrow is a plant that I had not previously worked with very much, outside of adding a pinch of it to tea blends here and there. So I am really loving learning more about it…
Herbs to Love in May
May is such a special month where I live. The “merry merry month of May” lyric comes to mind. It is generally a time of unabashed sunshine, warming breezes, flourishing blossoms, and frenetic energy. The joy of May is infectious and refreshing! Spring is fully awake, and we are energized and full of her spark. …
Green Goddess Foot Scrub
Sometimes you just need to treat yourself to a pampering session at home. These late spring days when the weather is just starting to warm up enough to wear sandals is the perfect time for a cozy home pedicure! Natural ingredients can make this a luxurious and healthy experience, and when the recipe is quick…
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