Planning a Fall Herb Garden In Texas
Texas climates are very unique. We do not have regular seasons in most of the State, and for those of us in the Deep South, Fall is one of the best times to plant. We have less bugs, less heat and more water. Herb gardening is often much easier than vegetable to begin with, so…
Read MoreBioregional Herbalism: 10 Wild and Weedy Herbs of the Pacific NW
The Pacific NW is a stunning and absolutely majestic bioregion. Think moss covered forests, mushrooms, big trees, drizzle, waterfalls, rivers, and breathtaking mountains. As a herbalist, it evokes a feeling of awe to see what happens in a bioregion that has a somewhat mild climate(in lower elevations) and abundant rainfall. Together this equals huge…
Read MoreHerbal First Aid for Outdoor Lovers
Dedicated to all the gardening, hiking, protesting, camping, swimming, foraging, biking, plant lovers out there! Remember: Don’t act outside your scope Think before you act Be Prepared: Build a kit now! Before you go somewhere Learn the actions of the weeds of your bioregion Seek out Basic First Aid Training as well as Herb Classes…
Read MoreWeedcrafting: Wildcrafting for the next Generation of Foragers
13 Ways for New Years to Deepen Your Herb Practice
Here we go into another solar rotation. Many of us want to find ways to change our lives and live closer to nature and the earth. Herbalism is a great way to stay connected to the wild in you! I have found simple solutions over the years to share with you on how to deepen…
Read MoreThe Poison Path: Drop Dosage Plants
Dedicated to one of my greatest teachers Michael Moore, who began classes teaching about toxic medicinals and taught me to feel comfortable yet careful when using them in practice. This post is an addendum to a class I teach where we go into the applications and cautions of the plants listed. What differentiates between medicine…
Read MoreFucking Plants
When I first began forming relationships with plants, I fell in lust with the idea of being able to identify and harvest wild plants. In the mid 90s, I decided to wholeheartedly pursue this passion. Since then, I sought out teachers all over North America to teach me not only how to identify, but how…
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