by wildflowerscho | Sep 27, 2011 | All
This was shared with me at a full moon spring equinox gathering this year. The words keep echoing in my head and have ever since I heard this read. I thought I would post it for folks You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour Now you...
by wildflowerscho | Jun 1, 2011 | Library, Bioregional Herbalism, All
This is a time of Earth challenges, extremes, and disappearing wildlands. My path during this time is as a Herbalist, following the age-old tradition of collecting what grows around me and preparing it for myself and others to bring more balance to our...
by wildflowerscho | May 26, 2011 | Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism, Library, All
Originally Published for the Native Plant Society of Texas in 2009 Abstract: Wildscaping and wild cultivation of native plants offer areas for wildlife and habitat preservation. This article explores several native Texas plants that may be used in...
by wildflowerscho | May 26, 2011 | Bioregional Herbalism, All, Library, Herbs, Texas
Texas is weird. Growing and collecting herbs is a hard call. Some general factors herbalists consider when harvesting wild plants in Central Texas the most influential factors for collecting herbs in the wild are temperature, light, how much rain we’ve gotten,...
by wildflowerscho | Apr 30, 2011 | Library, All, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Prickly Pear’s official latin name is Opuntia. This is a large grouping and there are about a dozen species of opuntia that are referred to as prickly pears, with several species growing in our area. European explorers had never seen anything even remotely...
by wildflowerscho | Apr 18, 2011 | Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism, All
I was laying in bed last night reflecting on the weekend of outdoor herb classes I just taught. It is a real challenge to be outside with a group of excited aspiring herbalists in spring and remain positive in the midst of one of the direst springs I have ever...