Herbal Medicine

Jun 30, 20235 min

Plant Magic in the Emerald Isle

10 Stunningly Beautiful Places to Study Herbal Medicine in Ireland

Feb 9, 20194 min

Happy Chinese New Year!

The new moon on February 4th, 2019 ushers in the Lunar New Year, and the Chinese New Year begins on February 5th. To celebrate, Mayway...

Feb 28, 20184 min

Essential Oils for Winter Health

I recently traveled up to Oregon, to teach a class on Aromatherapy. I was co-teaching with my good friend and sister herbalist, Samantha...

Jan 8, 20182 min

Dear Cannabis

As the state of California legalizes recreational marijuana use on 01/01/18, we are reminded that Cannabis is just one of very many plants u

Nov 24, 20172 min

Roots, Fruits & Warming Spices

Preparing out Thanksgiving meal includes making an herbal digestive tea, and playing with herb jello recipes!

Aug 16, 20175 min

Summer Harvest: Corn Silk

All summer long, I’ve been buying fresh corn on the cob at the farmer’s market. In addition to eating the fresh corn, I also like to...

Apr 14, 20175 min

Wild Crafting: Cleavers!

It is Spring, and the Cleavers are up! All along the creek sides, bike paths and garden patches, this sticky little herb is making...