December 2015

2016 Herb of the Year — Peppers

December 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

The International Herb Association has announced Peppers- Capsicum as Herb of the Year for 2016. Best wishes for a Happy, Peppy and Prosperous New Year to all our readers ! ~ Meadow Walker and [ ...click to read more ]

The Healing Power of Comfrey

December 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

Comfrey – Symphytum officinale (Boraginaceae plant family). Native to Europe and Asia; naturalized all over the world. Loves rich soil and full sun. Under ideal conditions comfrey can grow to a height of 5 feet. Comfrey is a hardy, upright, leafy perennial that dies back in winter and re-emerges in late spring. [ ...click to read more ]

Yule Blessings

December 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

First day of winter is Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 at 04:88 UTC. Celtic Blessing – Prayer The food is put away for winter The crops are set aside to feed us The cattle are come down from the fields The sheep are in from the pasture The land is cold, the sea is stormy, the sky is gray The nights are dark, but we [ ...click to read more ]

Balancing the Chakras

December 7, 2015 // 1 Comment

Major chakras and their functions: Within the yogic teachings, seven major chakras are assigned specific qualities, and each minor chakra also has a role to play when it comes to regulating the flow of vibrational energy in the body. Crown Sahasrara– This chakra rests at the top of the skull. Often when we are [ ...click to read more ]