Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Sodalite
Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Sodalite
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Aurora
- Jan 24
- 2 min
The History of Thieves (Oil/Vinegar)
You may have heard of the now famous "Thieves Oil". It is used for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Here is its origin story
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Aurora
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Miracle of Moringa
Have you heard of this new super food herb? Moringa is becoming more and more popular with the general public, and although you may have...
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Aurora
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Herbs to Beat the Winter "Blahs"
When winter starts here in Wisconsin, everyone is excited about the first snowfall. And then the hubbub of the holidays comes and goes....
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DM Rebecca
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Cinnamon (Cinna-mini) History
Chinese Cinnamon- Known as one of the 50 fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine, *Cassia cinnamon is referred to as kwei-shi...
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Aurora
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Magickal Lore of Herbs
Throughout history people have believed in the magical mystery of the plants around them. During this traditional month of spookiness,...
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DM Rebecca
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Amethyst
Amethyst’s Arrangement: “9,000 years it has been brought down from the mountain tops. It is known as one of the Eyes of God to us. We...
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DM Rebecca
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Damiana
This small, low growing yellow flower, is found in South up through Central and lower North America, and the Caribbean. It had long been...
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Aurora
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Preserving Your Harvest
Natural ways to keep your herbs through winter.
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Aurora
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Backyard Medicine
Some people call them weeds, I call them medicine, and my yard is full of medicine! Many of our common weeds did not start out as the...
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DM Rebecca
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min
Basics of Basil
One of our popular THIRSTY THURSDAY posts. Learn about what plants you put into your body and where they come from and help with.
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Aurora
- Mar 31, 2022
- 5 min
Plants for Stress with other benefits
What in the heck is an Adaptogen? It’s your lifesaver when you are drowning in the stressors of everyday life! Adaptogens are plants that...
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Aurora
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Creating Your Herb Garden
The basic how to's about herb gardening, and what to consider before planting.
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DM Rebecca
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Rows of Rose
Rose Petals: First evolving over 35 million years ago, roses have long been hailed as a flower beauty. The first rose salve was made by...
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Aurora
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
The Smells of Winter
The best memories for some of the time when they gather family close. The memories connected to the smells of the season. Here, Mrs. Aurora
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DM Rebecca
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
More about Mugwort
THIRSTY THURSDAY: Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris (named after the Greek Goddess of the moon Artemis) embodies the Crone aspect of the Triple...
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Aurora
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Winterizing Your Herbs
Bringing Herbs Indoors Ah summer. Wasn’t it great? My favorite thing of course is all the plants. All the green. And having fresh herbs...
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DM Rebecca
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Amethyst
Amethyst’s Arrangement: “9,000 years it has been brought down from the mountain tops. It is known as one of the Eyes of God to us. We...
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DM Rebecca
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Sunstone aka Heliolite
Stoic Sunstone: “You are going to be made chief tomorrow. The basalt field is where you must go to gather it. Far in the lava flows you...
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DM Rebecca
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
Stone Stories: The use, origin, myth, or cultural attributes of...Emerald
Emerald's Effect: The philosopher picks me up from the path that I fell out of a merchant's bag onto. He holds me up to the light to...
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