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Here we are, already at the point of mid-December, and I don’t know about you, but I can feel the rush of the holiday season weighing on my mind a bit more these days. Added stress can often deplete the immune system, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be sick during […]

This week, I wanted to open the doors to my winter medicine cabinet and share a simple, practical checklist of the herbal recipes I like to keep on hand this time of the year as well as how I like to use each one. If you’ve been wanting to start a natural medicine cabinet that […]

Winter is the season of cozy blankets, warm fires, and steaming cups of tea. It’s also a time when our immune systems can use a little extra support to stay strong and resilient. Herbal teas for winter wellness are a delightful way to nurture your body, mind, and spirit while warding off seasonal challenges. Whether […]

I was out on one of my after-lunch walks several weeks ago, and I ventured over to a gnarly old black pine (Pinus thunbergii) on our property and found the most beautiful blob of pine […]

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While winter is often considered a barren season for the herbalist, there is plenty of nature’s bounty to employ, especially where foraging for botanicals is concerned. Today, I’m sharing all about foraging wintergreen in winter, […]

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Guest post by GardnersPath.com There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn yellow and red. It can only mean one thing: winter is coming. This means it’s time for gardeners to start preparing our herb gardens for the cold days ahead.  This article will discuss things you can do before […]

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