Every spring, after a long, cold, dark winter has washed away any memories of the prior growing season’s trials, I awaken hopeful (and naïve?). Despite my husband’s warnings, and probably my better judgement, I persist in planting zucchini in my garden. Sure, I know that zucchini has the unfortunate reputation as being overgrown – there’s … Read more
If you’re suffering from red, itchy patches that literally have you ‘crawling out of your skin’, then perhaps the difference doesn’t mean much to you. As it happens, though the two share similar symptoms, their causes are distinct. Knowing which you suffer from is key in developing an effective strategy to select particular herbs for … Read more
It’s fall! The leaves are changing, the days are getting darker and cooler and…seasonal allergies are acting up! (Full disclosure: I, personally, don’t suffer from seasonal allergies, but I’ve worked with several clients who do and have had great success with providing herbal allergy relief through combinations of the following.) Let’s get to it, no … Read more
Now that the weather is seriously cooling down and the days are getting shorter and shorter, who wouldn’t want a “hug in a cup”? That’s how I refer to milky oats tea, one of my favorites for when I’m feeling stressed out, strung out, down and out, and just generally depleted. Ever feel that way? … Read more
Herb balls are a convenient, tasty method to “take your medicine”. Fun and easy to make, they are infinitely customizable to suit your particular tastes and health needs. Read on for suggested combinations of herb powders that can be made into balls to support a number of health issues. Refer to my latest Ask The … Read more
That’s what I recently read on the cover of a cosmetics catalog, and I thought, “what a lovely way to describe this time of year” – a time when the daylight is at a premium, the temperatures are less than optimal, and some funny, white stuff that makes it hard to get around sometimes falls … Read more
Welcome welcome all, and welcome 2016! The New Year brings my new blog – something I’ve been meaning to initiate for quite some time. As an introduction to the theme I would like to run throughout, allow me to borrow directly from my FAQ (also a fairly recent addition to my website): ‘Green Haven’ is … Read more