Part 1 – In Praise of Kale Isn’t kale the best! What vegetable do we know here in our North Eastern climate that is so hardy, generous and
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The Herbalist’s Spring
Nothing was more wonderful than waiting for a happiness you could be sure of. ~ Barbara Kingsolver Wonder-full is how I experience spring here in Nova Scotia,
P is for Prevention – Holistic Disease Prevention
The pandemic provokes me to emphasize my favorite “P” word – PREVENTION. A preventative approach to health has always been a guiding principle in my herbal practice, it simply
Medicinal Summer Berries
I’ve been a wild berry picker since I could crawl. I remember sitting in fields while my mother and aunts would forage for fruits, and as I got
Medicinal Herbs in the Garden
The Garden Pharmacy Gardens are a source of beauty, tranquility, and sustenance; they also provide us with medicine. Chances are you have a pharmacy in your back
Introduction to Planting by the Moon
My two favourite things about nature are gardening and astrology. It feels like I have always been interested in both. If you are new to astrology, the easiest
Medicinal Herbs to Grow During Quarantine
My 2020 Pandemic Herb Garden I moved last September and am starting a garden at my new home. I was planning to grow my favourite perennial herbs and
Medicine in Plants for the Earth and for Us
We use plants as a source of food and medicine, to revel in its beauty, to use as fuel, forage, fodder and fiber, and we select for genes,
When to See a Professional Herbalist
When is it okay to employ herbal self-care and when should someone seek professional consultation from a qualified, registered herbalist? There is a long and short answer to
How to Choose High Quality Herbs and Herbal Remedies
Not all herbal remedies on the shelf are equally effective. Make sure you’re getting the best quality herbs and herbal medicine preparations by looking for these signs.