THE WINTER SOLSTICE According to the Herbal Academy, “the winter solstice is an astronomical event caused by the tilt of the earth on its axis and its orbit around the sun. The result in the Northern Hemisphere is the longest night and the shortest day. In ancient times, the winter …
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with foods that honor the hearth and harvest. It’s a great time of year to take advantage of the bounty of the season. The ideal autumn diet helps transition the body from summer’s lighter intake to heartier winter fare. Fall is a time of cooling the …
Foraged Chai Masala: A wild chai recipes that features spicebush and juniper berries, wild ginger roots, and spruce needles.
Herbs for the Autumn Equinox: Why celebrate the Autumn Equinox? When the bounty of the harvest has come in, the leaves begin changing colors, and cool, brisk days replace the dead heat of summer. Autumn is upon us! This time of the year marks the autumn equinox, when both day …
According to the Herbal Academy, “Of all the times of the year we celebrate plants, no other day is quite as magical as the summer solstice.” The solstice occurs annually between June 20th and June 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, and it marks the first official day of summer, the …
WHY A SPRING CLEANSE & DETOXIFICATION? As the flowers awake after the cold days of winter, we feel a nudge to embrace new growth and shed our winter coats. Spring is the natural time to cleanse, detox, and refresh after a long winter season of extra hours inside, less movement, …
Tonic Herbalism encompasses these key activities: Taking herbs on a daily basis to tone and strengthen the body’s systems. Using Adaptogenic herbs that are gentle, safe, and nourishing. Using mushrooms and other herbs that support a balanced immune response. Helps in taking an educated role in building a foundation of …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture divides the U.S. into eleven growing zones. These are determined by weather patterns, and this system helps gardeners identify plants that grow well in their region. Zone 7 has a moderately long growing season that lasts about eight months, with an annual low temperature of …
We’re pleased to share a cross-post from Virginia ‘Ginger’ Winn’s blog Wild Child Herb Shop of Tennessee. Virginia is the Membership Secretary for the Memphis Herb Society, a business owner, and a Certified MasterHerbalist. To read more about Virginia, read her bio at the bottom of this post. FORAGING …
