Summer will arrive on June 21, with the summer equinox. In pre-modern cultures, the seasons provided a framework for everyday living, and connection to the natural world. I find that the disconnection that accompanies modern living can leave us feeling unsettled, and may lead to stress and disease. Seasons are our guide to connect to the energy of the world around us. The intelligence of the natural world allows us to become resilient, or at least, stress-neutral. Ancient, medieval and indigenous peoples understood this, because they were more closely connected to the daily, monthly and yearly movement of the sun. Many healing traditions are based on the rhythm of the seasons, and include the four elements – earth, air, fire...
Every year, we hold 3 guaranteed annual events, in this order: Free Seed Exchange (First Thursday in March) Monthly Herb Walks (The last Wednesday of every month, starts in April and ends in September) Annual Plant Sale (First Thursday in May) Free Seed Exchange Our Free Seed Exchange event occurs on the first Thursday of March, which is also paired with the Blair Lady’s Day Out event, meaning our retail items are 10% off for all in-person purchases. The Lady’s Day Out pricing isn’t just for ladies only, the fellas benefit from this sale too! The Seed Exchange is a rain or shine event and is basically an all-day event – starting around 10:00 AM running until 5:00 (close). This...
The air was heavy with humidity, the kind so thick it can be tasted, yet we still packed our camping gear in the car. We were excited about our weekend trip to Dannebrog, NE. It was August of 2017 and after weeks of planning, we were going to see the total eclipse in an area where the totality was visible. A magical event, where day became night for a few moments. I had a set intention that day to make a total eclipse essence. In with camping gear was a jar of spring water. Much like a flower essence, I was collecting the vibrational energy of the eclipse to bring emotional and spiritual balance and clarity to my self-care routine....
"Flower essences are gaining worldwide professional recognition for their significant contribution to holistic health and wellness programs," according to one authority. Just what are flower essences, and how are they useful? To gain a better understanding of this subject, I consulted a well-worn and beloved comprehensive guidebook. Read what it has to say about this unique approach to emotional and spiritual well-being.
"The ghostly winter silence had given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life. This murmur arose from all the land, fraught with the joy of living." - Jack London, The Call of the Wild - How exciting, yet bittersweet, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is. A time of new beginnings in a world rich with possibilities at your fingertips, but yet so much stress and worry fills the atmosphere around you as the pressure builds on you to figure out where, who, and what you want to accomplish and become in your life. During what is intended to be this grand transition into adulthood, we often find ourselves in places of stress, fatigue, and frustration as...
