As Autumn arrives, our bodies begin to ask us for more subtle support and deep nourishment.  It is a time to rest deeply and often, to pull on our favorite socks and sweaters, and take

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There is, perhaps, no other tree or plant that my life has become as interwoven with the Pine. Her changing gifts mark the turning of the wheel of the year–wood harvested in Spring, cured in

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“The principal horror of any system which defines the good in terms of profit rather than in terms of human need, or which defines human need to the exclusion of the psychic and emotional components

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This coffee really is special.  As someone who is allergic to dairy, but remains wildly devoted to all things rich and frothy, this recipe has become one of my all-time favorites. It’s also a great

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Autumn grows near and my heart empties, Preparing the soil of my soul For all the seeds that have yet to be planted, For all the dreams that have yet to be dreamt.   Autumn

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In recent weeks, conversations around the misappropriation and misuse of endangered ceremonial White Sage (Salvia apiana) have come to the forefront of the herbal world. Beauty-industry behemoth, Sephora has announced the launch of *cringe* a

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This stunning end of summer salad will make you feel as vibrant as it looks! The magenta center of the watermelon radish and the emerald hues of the kale combine to make a dish as

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i.   I am thirsty Like the sycamore, Whose ancient roots reach For a water that is no longer There   The sacred springs are brown and brittle The aquifers, depleted The thirsty earth is

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Juniper is the Grandmother of both the people and the plants.  She holds the land steady in her ancient embrace, her roots reaching down through soil and bedrock to sip the sweet cool waters that

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We live in a culture that has forgotten how to grieve.   And yet grief is such an essential part of human life. The practice of grieving is what will enable us to continue to live

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Sun Tea is probably the simplest herbal preparations you will ever make, and also quite possibly the most wonderful!  In the Summer, this wholesome preparation becomes a integral part of my daily rhythm and an

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We all long to be seen for who we are, and we have a deep need to see and to know others as well.  But, despite this yearning for connection, many of us live like islands,

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While at first glance this may not be stuff of foodie fantasies, this cooling and refreshing Summer Soup perfectly highlights the flavors of the season. It’s also easy to make, so you won’t spend much time

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The scent of fresh yarrow is one of the best that I have ever known. Yarrowsmells sweet in the way that butter, or a puppy’s breath, or a newborn all smell sweet; pure and good and wholly untouched

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Calming, cleansing, nourishing, and balancing, this formulae is one you’ll want to keep on hand for moments when you and your skin just need a little extra lovin’.  Facial steaming is a versatile, relaxing, totally

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L a v a n d u l a    a n g u s t i f o l i a T H E    M E D I C I N E   

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When was the last time you received an honest to god, handwritten letter in the mail?  How did that make you feel?  Who was it from?  Do you still have it?  Did you read it once, then once again,

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These Lavender Soaking Salts are cleansing and relaxation at their finest.  They make the perfect companion just before bed or after a long day of work.  Lavender is legendary for its ability to soothe the

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