Some years there is an overabundance of particular plants. I try to plan for this as I harvest during the herbal year. They can be very useful to decorate my care packages. I dry them tied in bundles in my large dehydrator. This keeps their shape and vibrant pigments. So pretty when tied to theContinue reading “Herbal Bundles (feverfew)”
Category Archives: Fledglings (for kids)
Fruity Chamomile Honey Popsicles*
Popsicles are not just for summer. They are a great treat anytime of year especially for a child that is sick with the flu, a fever, sore throat, or upset stomach. Dried chamomile flowers are easily available in most stores, making this a quick and easy thing to make. The addition of honey to thisContinue reading “Fruity Chamomile Honey Popsicles*”
An Herb and Spice Holiday Season
Oh the sights and smells of the winter holiday season. As the days get colder, shorter and darker our physical and energetic body feels the need to rest. The process of journeying inward can lead to stagnation. That is why winter traditions incorporate the aesthetics and medicinal properties of certain plants. Spices known to stimulateContinue reading “An Herb and Spice Holiday Season”
Healing Band (Feverfew)
I have two girls in puberty at the moment. My youngest has started to have migraines. They are terrible, starting out of the blue with blurred vision, light sensitivity, a pounding headache, tears, and the need to lie down in a dark bed room for hours. In the late morning, as a preventative, I haveContinue reading “Healing Band (Feverfew)”
Nurturing Kids With the Herbal World
No parent or guardian likes to see their child sick and suffering. Herbs have medicinal properties that help to support the physical body. But plants also have the ability to heal the emotional/spiritual body. The following ideas 1)create a relationship between plants and a child from a very early age. 2)surround children with healing “energy”Continue reading “Nurturing Kids With the Herbal World”
Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy 