With our focus being on the production of Liquid Herbal Extracts, we have a unique quark that naturally comes with our products – FLAVOR!! Liquid extracts are like concentrated teas and teas are one of the original methods of taking herbs! Our Tinctures, Glycerites, and Herbal Formulas are all taken orally, which means when taking our supplements, you get to taste each and every herb. To some, this may not be appealing, however to us herby nerds, this is one of the most fascinating aspects to support and maintain a balanced state of health. By tasting each herb, we feel better connected to the herbs’ actions and have a better understanding of their nature. The second a drop of Tincture...
As we near the 9th birthday of Prairie Star Botanicals (referred to as PSB), we take time to reflect on the many versions and adventures this business has been through. Founded on November 6th, 2014, PSB will be celebrating 9 years of operation – some years better than others, but all have been exciting and quite adventurous. This story is told through the eyes of Lisa Grabenbauer – Owner, Operator, and Creative Director for PSB, written and interpreted by Aaron Hill – PSB employee since 2018. PSB in the beginning 2014/2015 Many of you know us as Prairie Star Botanicals, but did you know we were previously Prairie Star Botanicals Inc.? Nicholas Schnell, owner and operator of...
Dear Autumn, Thanks for your gentle reminder of my connection to the prairie that surrounds me. I may be busy and distracted with the obligations and to-do lists of my modern world, but you’re here, again, to connect me with the rhythm of nature. I smell the falling leaves, see the bright colors of the squashes and fall sunflowers, hear the sound of birds discussing plans for migration, and feel the earth moving through this time of harvest and bounty. I breathe deeply, filling my lungs with crisp morning air as I greet the sunrise. The space between my in-breath and my out-breath allows me to exchange my resistance for trust, and I slow down, noticing...
Monarch season is summer spilling over into autumn...when sunlight becomes softer and golden, the song of the cicadas intensifies, when trees turn on the color show, and the air thins with a crisp freshness. Just as the natural seasons bring change to our earth, so our own inner seasons also change. Autumn is a season of release, of letting go, and it is often bittersweet. This is a lesson the butterflies teach me. Read along to understand this unique view through my personal experience during the change of season.
The fall equinox approaches, arriving officially on Sept 23 to announce the arrival of the season. Here on the prairie, the change of seasons is upon us. I can feel the changes at a deep level, in my body, mind and spirit. I’ve been riding the wave of activity that shows up in my garden – harvesting beans, squash, and tomatoes that are just passing that peak of hyperactivity that is both brief and wondrous. It’s a time where I have a similar creative burst, writing, cooking, cleaning, and chasing after my straggly garden. I’ve also found that I can lose sight of the larger rhythm, until I get “poked” by little waves of anxiety that say “hurry, you’re...
