May 2020 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Studying Herbal Medicine with Children Approaches for Preschoolers and Young Children.

A child is never too young to understand the potential and wonder of healing herbs. Any four year old can be taught how to identify plants and the common names. Just think how many animals a preschooler can recognize. There is a sense of mystery, magic, and independence that comes when a kid learns plantsContinue reading “Studying Herbal Medicine with Children Approaches for Preschoolers and Young Children.”

Making Healing Dolls From Herbs

I think the ability of plants to support health can come in many forms. Healing, Healing, Water Healing, Healing Teas Bidding Goodbye’ To the hurt in your eye. Farewell to the pain Hello gentle rain. Bring me healing ointment Bring me herbs to smell But mostly bring a gentle kiss To soothe and make meContinue reading “Making Healing Dolls From Herbs”

Hibiscus and Lemon “Play Dough”

My eldest is obsessed with slime. She has been making her own for over a year. In March I ordered her a quart each of clear glue and slime activator. It has become both chemistry and therapy for her. She can experiment with all kinds of ratios and ingredients to get various consistencies, colors andContinue reading “Hibiscus and Lemon “Play Dough””

Lemon Balm and Lamb’s Quarters Pesto

I anticipate that there will be a lot of lemon balm in the garden this year. More than ever I am motivated to make sure nothing in the garden goes to waste. I have an overabundance of lamb’s quarters that volunteered to make an appearance this year. I was a little unsure about lemon balmContinue reading “Lemon Balm and Lamb’s Quarters Pesto”

Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Vinaigrette

Sometimes simple is both elegant and really tasty. The picture says everything. Dressing 1 cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 cup of lemon balm leaves 1 TBSP of honey 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Heat the vinegar until it is boiling. Remove from heat and add the honey and leaves.Continue reading “Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Vinaigrette”