Even though we have a month until the fall equinox, it feels like summer flew by and has already ended. My kids start school tomorrow. I have to remind myself that there are still many weeks left of harvesting, weeding, flowers, outdoor dinners, and lovely weather. For those hot days still to come this isContinue reading “Matcha, Mint, and Cantaloupe Popsicles”
Category Archives: Fledglings (for kids)
Healing Mobile (lavender)
This is one of those ideas I wish I had come up with when my kids were little. A simple healing mobile combines the healing energy of the five elements and freshly picked plants. Imagine waking up from a nap to this sweet surprise hanging on your bedroom wall while recovering from some childhood illness.Continue reading “Healing Mobile (lavender)”
Herbal Bundles (feverfew)
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)”
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”
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