I was a youngster in ecology class when I first learned about ecotones, those areas where one biome transitions into the next. Consider the spot where fresh water flows into salt water or the edges of a meadow. The professor said these areas were often the most biologically diverse. It’s called the edge effect, the […]
Archives for September 2012
10 Herbs for Skin Care
As lovely as rare and exotic botanicals are for natural skin care use, common herbs are too! There is so much magic and effectiveness right outside your doorstep. Each herb has a host of benefits, and in this article I will focus on herbs wild or naturalized in the northeastern United States. 1) Wild black […]
Meet the Masters: Jeanne Rose
In this Meet the Masters series, leading North American herbalists answer the question: “How did you establish a career in Herbal Medicine?” Our goal is to inspire and educate herbalists on innovative ways to make a living through herbal medicine. I am thrilled to share these words of wisdom from the Grande Dame of Aroma-Herbalism herself – Jeanne […]