The bees are back, busy sipping nectar and accumulating pollen from flowers. By interacting with plants, I interact with all of nature; when I’m harvesting herbs, I can’t

MOTIVATION – DISCIPLINE – WILL POWERReflections upon my spring cleanse.Spring has summoned me to do a cleanse for the past 25 years;this three-week ritual is equivalent to a

As we approach spring, I, like most gardeners, am dreaming of my garden and planning to start seeds indoors to eventually transplant into beds. Seed catalogues cover my

Summer is the season of flowers; bringing a steady parade of different blooms, whether they be wild flowers of the meadows and roadsides, or cultivated ornamentals decorating our

Spices take the chill out of winter; when added to food, teas and other home remedies they promote circulation and the sensation of warmth. My favourite spices include

In admiration of the weeds on the side of the road and musings on the meaning of life. My road was repaved this summer, with a fresh layer

In March I start to gear up for my annual spring cleanse.  My article deals with our most critical organ of detoxification – the liver. We may stand

  At this time of year my access to fresh herbs (and food) dwindles with the change of seasons and I have to switch from remedies utilizing freshly