How I’ve Incorporated the Stork Exercise into My Day
Have you ever heard of the stork exercise? The stork exercise is simply to stand on one foot and balance.
The Cyclical Nature of Making Herbal Medicine: A Focus on Passionflower
The cyclical nature of plants is part of what I love about gardening and observing nature. These cycles provide a structure to the world tha
Joe Pye Weed: An Important Plant with Many Names
Joe Pye Weed is in its full glory right now. It is tall, covered in showy purple flowers, and there are always butterflies flitting about...
Do Herbs Really Work?
As I watch the Senna plant in my garden start to flower, I am reminded of a question I am sometimes asked. The question is, “Do herbs...
Jillian Talks About Interstitial Cystitis on the Herbal Womb Wisdom Podcast
I had the huge honor of being a guest on The Herbal Womb Wisdom podcast with Kay'aleya Hunnybee. One thing I really loved about speaking...
Making St. John's Wort Oil
The St. John’s Wort in my garden has been flowering for several weeks and is now at its peak during the days surrounding the summer...
4 Common Mistakes People with IC/BPS Make When Trying Herbs
I hear from a lot of my clients who have Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome that they feel like they have tried everything,...
What Does an Invasive Plant Have in Common with a Chronic Health Condition?
How do you know when to go it alone, and when to seek help? I have a situation in my garden that provides the perfect example. Several...
Garlic Mustard Pesto: How to Turn this Invasive Weed into Dinner
Here is how I turn this invasive weed into delicious pesto.
Herbs That I Don’t Travel Without, Part 2: My Personal Experience with Passionflower
A very specific “passionflower moment” is when one really needs to sleep, but the mind just won’t shut down.