May Recipes
Herb Vinegars Tarragon and Red Wine Vinegar 20 fresh tarragon leaves 10 juniper berries 2 cups red wine vinegar Place tarragon and berries in a clean 16 ounce glass jar. [ ...click to read more ]
Basil ~ King of Herbs
Basil – Ocimum basilicum – Lamiaceae or mint family Basil is a warm season annual herb with leafy stems. The leaves are very fragrant and used in a variety of [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy – 7
Photo of Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d’arco). Sage ~ Salvia officinalis [ Hot flashes ] Traditionally used to reduce hot flashes. Sage is not only a popular culinary [ ...click to read more ]
Beltane Blessings
Beltane Blessings to all my friends, brothers and sisters. The Doors ~ Light My Fire Meadow [ ...click to read more ]
Your “Sweet Smelling” Home
My colleagues at work were talking about air fresheners. I wondered to myself, “What synthetic chemicals do they put in those things?” Searching the internet brought up a [ ...click to read more ]
Superb Herbs
Garden centers and nurseries are full of bedding plants this month. More than ever, herbs are extremely popular. With such an array to choose from it’s a hard [ ...click to read more ]
Easy Herbal Recipes
Basil: Create an easy pesto sauce by combining: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 3 tablespoons of walnuts, 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket – 22
Milk thistle tea can help prevent post nasal drip. Sipping a cup or two daily reduces post nasal drip, runny nose and other pollen-triggered miseries. Milk thistle’s [ ...click to read more ]
All About Bee Balm
Bee Balm ~ Monarda Didyma – Lamiaceae Native to North America and discovered by the Indians, it is the ingredient in the famous Oswego tea. The Oswego Indians brewed [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs in Astrology – First House Aries
Aries the Ram… March 21st- April 21st Element- Fire Planet-Mars Metal- Iron Negative qualities-forceful, stubborn, and strong -willed Positive qualities-passionate and [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 