When you think of foraging in the woods, most people look to the forest floor and low growing shrubs and bushes for food and medicinal plants. But there is so... read more →
A new year, a new start. Like most people, I have been completely stay-at-home for two years now, although I will admit to feeling lucky that my home includes seven... read more →
In the early 1980s I had the great good fortune to live and work in India for two years. During that time, I became enamoured with the sweet and spicy... read more →
Around this time last year, I posted a blog about some self care products to make at home for managing infections. A sore throat spray, a sinus inhalation and so... read more →
No matter where you live today, no matter what your politics are, there is really no denying there’s a nasty virus at loose upon the world, and we are all... read more →
To Autumn Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves... read more →
Lavender (L. angustifolia and cultivars) The sweet scent of lavender is said to be one of the most readily recognized smells by people in the cooler northern climates – right... read more →
One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. – Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) Our volunteers (L-R),... read more →
When we buried our lovely Smudge last week, we planted... read more →
Here are six homemade crafts/gift ideas that are easy to make and will definitely get you in the seasonal spirit. Making winter wreaths Bring the outdoors... read more →