Thanks to all who joined us for our program Herbalism for COVID-19 Resistance with Leah Larabell from High Garden Tea on Thursday night. It was packed with a lot of great information and takeaways! An important point that Leah made was with COVID being so contagious, there is no prevention. What we …
HERBAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER – BITTER HERBS: Bitter herbs stimulate the release of digestive secretions which promote the digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients. They also have an astringent effect on the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, working to tighten and tone tissues. Bitters also increase …
From the President: Thank you to Sherri for providing a fabulous herb garden tour virtually last Thursday! We had a good turnout. Sherri and other herb experts answered a lot of your questions about growing herbs. A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers who came out to spruce up the garden beforehand. …
Thanks to all who made our first virtual program in April a huge success! Dana Sanders shared a load of information on a topic that can seem daunting: Seed saving. If there was ever a more valuable skill to learn nowadays, this is one to consider. As this pandemic unfolds, …
There are currently no studies on Coronavirus; therefore, we have to use the influenza virus as a reference on the best way to deal with it. The first line of defense should always be regular and thorough hand washing, not touching the face, and social distancing when appropriate. The Lifecycle …
Gardening Gone Herbs Our April weather is perfect for the busiest planting and gardening month of the year. Considering the challenges facing us personally and those faced by our nation, the garden and its needed challenges are a welcome refuge and place of healing. During these times some intentional and thoughtful gardening …
The Herb of the Month for April 2020 is Poppy Papaver somniferum. The poppy is the source of the culinary poppy seed and also poppy seed oil. The beautiful annual poppy plant, which originated in the Middle East, has been cultivated for at least six thousand years, and ancient peoples, including …
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT: We were thrilled to receive 13 applicants this year, all worthy causes. It warmed our hearts to learn of so many non-profit organizations doing good in our community and, believe me, the final decision was difficult. We wish all of our applicants the best. ~~Jennifer Stanek ANNOUNCEMENT …
Shared with permission from Rosemary Gladstar Dearest Friends & Herbal Students, Warm spring greetings. What a world we woke up too! And yet, spring comes irrevocably, with a thousand seeds beneath the ground getting ready to thrust upwards. Tree buds are bursting forth as they’ve done for millennia, flowers are …
