Overnight Steeps for Vim and Vigor
I was first introduced to the idea of steeping a nettle infusion overnight to maximize the nutritional punch through the writings of herbalist Susun Weed. It’s a way to make a very concentrated infusion,...
An herbalist’s guide to passionflower
Passionflower is a beautiful and fascinating "weed" with a very rich tradition of use for the nervous system and as an antispasmodic. I've been a little nostalgic for it this...
Holy Wow! Green Rooibos Tea Recipe
Today I'm sharing one of my homemade tea blends with you. I sometimes call this my "Holy Wow!" tea blend, because I enjoy punny names and it has tulsi (aka,...
Practical and creative herbal tea projects
Personally, I don't think I will ever get tired of drinking herbal teas, but there are plenty of herbal tea projects that transcend the humble teacup. One of the benefits...
New Book! Spirited Herbal Living Vol 1
Have you been itching to find some new herbal reading material? Well, I've been hard at work behind the scenes, and Spirited Herbal Living, Volume One is now available on...
Herbal Uses for Old Man’s Beard (Usnea spp)
Part of the excitement of moving to a new place for me is becoming familiar with my herbal neighbors. Sometimes, this means being introduced to an entirely new species I...
Winter Foraging: DIY Usnea Extract
There aren't many herbs that can be harvested in winter. Usnea, however, is a lichen that grows on the branches of very tall trees, so it takes a good winter...
Herbal Preparedness If You Don’t Have Insurance
Some of you may be looking at your re-enrollment on the federal health insurance marketplace and thinking: well, crap. I know this because this was exactly the way I felt when...
Herbal Field Guide: Sumac
When I mention sumac (Rhus glabra) on herb walks or in class, my students often recoil in horror. "Isn't that POISONOUS?" they ask. There is a poison sumac, yes -and...
My Favorite Online Herb School
Getting a professional herbal education can be hard work. I should know. I've been working on piecing one together for the last 10 years! My formal educational adventures have led...