The sun is peaking through the covers in the sky, the cool morning is welcoming after a week of unbearable heat. I walk outside with my dogs to sit in the garden and drink a creamy cup of coffee, my daily ritual that has been on respite because of weather. My garden is a sanctuary where I can sit hidden from the world and talk to my green friends. My dogs enjoy nibbling on sweet grass and smelling the blooming plants. By this time of Summer, the garden has run unsupervised and is quite wild. I love a wild garden, where through the cracks of stone many volunteers peak through. Each season brings a new volunteer and I find great...
(Referred to as PHC) Annually, since the Summer of 2021, we’ve participated at the Prairie Herbalists Conference, held at Red Road Herbs - Retreat & Learning Center. Red Road Herbs is owned and operated by Rachel Liester located at 57190 835th Road Stanton, Nebraska 68779. Follow the link below to discover more information about the center and specifically, the annual Prairie Herbalists Conference: http://www.redroadherbs.com/new-page-5 The PHC is an intentional gathering of like-minded individuals, gathered to educate one-another and share personal experiences. Various Herbalists, Growers, Instructors, and Practitioners come together to offer their knowledge to any and all that are interested. The topics presented at the PHC may include a wide range of topics, often including but not...
There are many mystical beliefs, rituals and folklore about summer that have been chronicled and passed down throughout history in most cultures. But for the majority of people, summer is celebrated the whole season long by engaging in activities or traditions specific to the hot, long days. Today we are sharing enjoyable activities that we at PSB have found to be enriching for this busy and intense season. Perhaps some of these ideas will inspire you to try something new this summer!
I stand at the butcher’s block chopping fresh vegetables, my white curtains fluttering from the warm breeze coming from the window that looks over the garden. I can hear someone mowing the lawn in the distance. My chopping knife slips and I nick my finger. It is not deep enough for an emergency room visit but it stings and is bleeding. I wrap my injured finger in a paper towel and head to the garden. Here in the garden, my dear plant friend yarrow is waiting patiently to come to my aid. I pluck a feathery leaf from from her and wrap it around the wounded finger. Immediately the bleeding subsides and the sting is taken away. Yarrow (Achillea...
