I’m finding that some things can’t be rushed. I’ve been in my new house for 16 months now, and my first echinacea flower is finally blooming. The other day, I caught a little bumblebee feeding on its nectar. It felt like a big accomplishment, even though it was just one small flower. But then again, how do things grow if not one small step at a time? Echinacea spp. Photo by Jillian Bar-av I think this analogy holds true for many areas of life, especially health and healing. I

Have you ever heard of the stork exercise? The stork exercise is simply to stand on one foot and balance.

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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...

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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...

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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...

Here is how I turn this invasive weed into delicious pesto.