Herbalism
Poem: Harvesting Goldenrod
Harvesting Goldenrod While my hand was draped in goldand my whole self consumed with the scent of Solidago,he attacked in the gloaming, in the tall...
Dandelion Flower Infusion and Syrup
There are only a few dandelions in my yard this year, which is the opposite of a problem as far as most people are concerned! NOT...
Soapwort Recipes: Green Cleaning from your Garden!
Soapwort is a versatile plant and it is easy to grow, harvest, and use around the home. It will clean skin, lace, quilts, hair, and bodies. Even...
Ask a Pixie: Seasonal Allergies and Remedies
Howdy, folks! I’ve been getting lots of reader questions and comments sent to my inbox, and so I’m beginning a new feature called “Ask A...
How do I learn about herbs?
So you want to be an herbalist or to learn about herbs and plant wisdom. Good for you! How do you get started to learn...
Lose Weight the Easy Way: Cinnamon and Honey?
"I came across the recipe for weight loss 'Lose weight the easy way' just wanting to know if this really works and do you have...
Ask A Pixie: #1- Onions and Plantain
Howdy, folks! I've been getting lots of reader questions and comments sent to my inbox, and so I'm beginning a new feature called "Ask A...
Recipe Box: Herbal Cough Syrup (Infusion)
It has been a doozy of a winter. It isn't just colder than usual, but it is also very wet and wildly fluctuating temperatures. This...
Recipe Box: Four Thieves Vinegar
Four Thieves Vinegar is a great tool that gets a lot of use around my house. A dear friend introduced it to me when she...
Let’s Talk About: Catnip Herbal Remedies
Oh, sweet Catnip! My yard has a very happy spot in it during the warm months - right next to a sun-warmed rock wall lives a...
Moontime Tea Blend for Painful Periods
The ebb and flow The moon is rising huge and silver in the sky this evening, full and bright. We are pushed and pulled along by...
Make your own Fire Vinegar (aka Fire Cider)
The weather in western North Carolina can be a tease. We had our first freeze in early October and since then the temperatures have been...
Let’s Talk About: Goldenrod Recipes and Remedies
Goldenrod, Solidago, Golden Dagger! Many people take one look at goldenrod and run in the other direction, sneezing and coughing, but goldenrod is NOT the...
Raspberry Allergy?
Aww, drat! After a few in-home experiments, I've got a strong suspicion that I have developed a mild raspberry allergy! I got some lovely fresh...
Ticks and Lyme Disease: Antibiotics
Chapter 1: The Bite Chapter 2: The Next Steps Chapter 3: The Basics of Lyme Chapter 4: Antibiotics Antibiotics are a mixed blessing. Properly applied,...