I have to say, as a busy mom of four, I am really really ready for back-to-school! But, as I’m looking forward to this much needed break, I’m not looking forward to the influx of germy yucks and the battle of the Fall and Winter bugs that will be creeping in along with my babes […]
Archives for August 2013
Herbalism for Children: Interview with Kristine Brown
I’m thrilled to feature Kristine Brown of Herbal Roots Zine on Herb Geek this month. Kristine’s child centred approach to herbalism is not only refreshing and engaging, but it also responds to a much greater need for community-based education that embraces a nature as an integral part of health and wellness. A wealth of this pertinent […]
Herb Geek Round Up: Best Online Articles July 2013
Monographs & Musings An enchanted weed wife by Rima Staines of The Hermitage (prints for sale here) This is an absolutely glorious and enchanting journey into the magical world of plants, local herbalism, and weedwifery. The beautiful tale of this weed wife will awaken your spirit and make your heart sing. This literally brought tears to my eyes! […]
Five Kitchen Herbalists Share Favorite Summer Recipes
Kitchen herbalism is quickly becoming one of the most accessible and empowering ways to care for your health, and the health of your family, through incorporating herbs into simple cooking and baking practices. The addition of both common and unconventional herbs to beverages, whole foods, and baked goods allows the medicinal and nutritional benefits of […]