Learning botany doesn’t have to be intimidating or boring You will feel more confident in your foraging and wildcrafting if you take the time to learn some basics. Don’t get too caught up in the details and have fun! So let’s talk about the basics of leaves… Leaf veins serve several function, regardless of their …
What could be better than homemade cookies? How about homemade cookies jazzed up with dandelion petals? Dandelions, aka Taraxacum officinale, are sadly considered by many to be only an annoying weed to be eradicated from the lawn. Those in the know understand that dandelions – from the top of the flowers all the way down …
Every time I get a new set of apprentices or students, one of the first questions I get asked is “How long does it take to become an herbalist?” This is an interesting question and the answer varies depending on your interpretation of it. Let me tell you my definition of an herbalist: An herbalist …
A lot of times when I am talking with new herbalists they express frustration because they can’t figure out how to incorporate herbs into their day. They don’t want to be swigging back tinctures all day in order to get their herbal fill. I’m there with you! So today I’m going to share a few …
