What is meant by the Five Elements when talking to herbalists? If you are new to this theory or to herbalism, you may have wondered as I did. Recently, talk around the water cooler revolved around this subject at PSB. This blog is a compilation of what was shared, as well as a bit of research I did myself. This information is very simplified and is for educational purposes only. Please consult your own sources for an in-depth discussion.
What a great time we all had at this year's Prairie Herbalists Conference! This yearly conference is a gathering of like-minded folks who enjoy educating one another and sharing personal experiences in the outdoor classroom of nature. A variety of herbalists, growers, practitioners, and experienced providers of alternative healing modalities come together to share knowledge on a wide range of topics. This year we would like to highlight a few of the presenters, as well as our own favorite moments during the weekend event.
My name is Sylvia McDonald and I am currently the Sales Account Manager at Prairie Star Botanicals. This is a short introduction into my way here. My path has led me to the most beautiful of places. Starting off, my personal journey would begin in western medicine. I was not in the field but I ventured out to them frequently. I had a lot of health issues with one of my children. Soon something was knocking on my heart to tell me to stop with the type of pharmacy we had grown so used to. My child became well within a year of ending those types of medicine. Seven years have passed since this time in my life. I...
Benson Bounty is a well-loved, family-run, small business. Growing fresh herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables is only one part of what this busy family offers the community. We recently spoke with them to learn more about their passion for all things plants, and how their hearts and herbal offerings have expanded in the process. Read our blog for more about these hardworking friends.
Shipping and Order Fulfillment Recently, severe storms and tornadoes have been affecting the communities of the Midwest, Nebraska cities being one of the areas. Our hearts and support go out the the families whose lives will be forever changed by these disastrous events. We can only hope to understand that good will come out of these events. The weather we experience in the Midwest is part of what makes our area so unique, whether it's Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter. The weather is part of what makes our prairies so strong, creating resilience out of what it doesn't destroy. Weather, is also a heavy influence on deciding when and sometimes how long we work at our facility. Snow deters us...
