Wildcrafting in Winter – The Shoestring Herbalist
The snow-covered landscape may look barren to the inexperienced herbalist but seasoned plant hunters are busy wildcrafting in winter.
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Balm of Gilead Oil Revival – The Shoestring Herbalist
Balm of Gilead oil is an easy to make and easy to use herbal remedy for a host of skin issues. It’s antimicrobial properties are vast. Normally, an herbalist will collect the cottonwood buds, place them in a jar and top them with an oil that absorbs easily into the skin.
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Sustainable Herb Gardening – Shoestring Herbalist
Where ever your dream leads you, be sure you are bringing a healing legacy with you. Plants do not acknowledge property lines and can be a problem if they move out their planned area. Below is list of sustainable gardening tips for the smart herb gardening.
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Daylight Grave Diggers – New Life in an Old Cemetery – The Shoestring Herbalist
I parked my car at the foot of the Masonic cemetery’s steep hill. I could easily see the gates of mausoleum from the road. I grabbed a bucket and digging tools from the back seat and worked my way up the foot path pausing to listen for the sound of voices. Two older women joined me. We were late and after greeting each other, we hurried up the path to join the others. We were among the invited.
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Wildflowers in Oregon – The Shoestring Herbalist
It takes a practiced eye to find some of the hidden flowers of the natural world but it is well...
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Houseplant Haircut – The Shoestring Herbalist
My plant was in trouble. It had a wreath of roots coming out of the drainage hole and into the...
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The Yin and Yang of Beer – Shoestring Herbalist
My beer needed balance. I like bitter beer but only when I am in the mood. Today was not my day...
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Tomato Cage Ad Lib – The Shoestring Herbalist
As far as my tomatoes go, my eyes are much bigger than my stomach. I see tomato plants, even...
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Fooling the Chickens – The Shoestring Herbalist
My chickens are pretty smart. They figure out how to hide their eggs. They can jump the fence...
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Keeping it Cool in the Coop – The Shoestring Herbalist
Queen Elizabawk was panting. She is a big chicken. As an Orpington, she does well in the cold but...
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Oats to the Rescue
Oats (Avena sativa) are a pretty mild mannered plant. They’ve been around as a food for...
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The Grounded Garden – The Shoestring Herbalist
My garden has feet of clay. The place my house resides is on an old riverbed. The house was built...
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Mullein and Me
A few decades ago, I was introduced to mullein (verbascum thapsus) as an ear infection cure. As I...
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Flowers for Winter – The Shoestring Herbalist
Every summer, I go crazy with plants. I preserve everything I can get my hands on. Every winter, I...
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A Few of My Favorite Things – The Shoestring Herbalist
I’m a bit of a luddite when it comes to kitchen appliances. I don’t have much patience...
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