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  • Botanical Anthology

    Medicinal Herbs as Companion Plants

    June 24, 2025 - By 

    Planting medicinal herbs alongside vegetables offers practical benefits and helps build a more resilient, mutually supportive garden ecosystem. These herbs add plant and insect diversity, which is key to healthier soils, stronger plants, and thus greater yields. This relationship-centered approach to gardening has long been practiced by Indigenous cultures and land stewards, reminding us that tending the land is also about reciprocity and care. With a bit of planning and…

  • Botanical Anthology - Crafts

    Dandelion Hapa Zome Bookmarks

    June 21, 2025 - By 

    Hapa zome is the art of transferring plant pigment to paper or cloth. And it is always a kid favorite because it is sanctioned bashing stuff with hammers. For more control use a mallet or a smooth rock, but sometimes the fun of this project is the hammering more so than the final product. Dandelions make a great first hapa zome print because they pretty reliably transfer color to paper.…

  • Recipes - Seasonal Rituals

    Summer Solstice Sun Bread

    June 20, 2025 - By 

    Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer. It invites us to slow down, get outside, and soak up the sweetness of the season. One of our family’s favorite solstice traditions is packing a backpack full of snacks, taking a hike, and enjoying a picnic in one of our favorite spots. I love baking this Solstice Sun Bread to bring along. It’s easy…

  • Herbal Remedies

    Herbal Bug Bite Paste

    June 17, 2025 - By 

    Summertime means more time outside, which also means more bug bites and stings, unfortunately. This herbal bug bite paste is made with just a handful of ingredients and is quick to whip up to help ease itching and discomfort. Linden (Tilia spp.) is rich in mucilage, which is soothing for irritated, inflamed skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce redness and swelling, while its gentle astringency helps ease discomfort. Linden is also…

  • Botanical Anthology - Recipes

    Cacao + Cayenne Dry Rub

    June 16, 2025 - By 

    Cacao + Cayenne Dry Rub combines rich cacao (Theobroma cacao) with spicy cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), creating a blend that gives grilled meats a deep, complex flavor with a little kick. A touch of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) rounds out the mix, adding a touch of sweetness. 

  • Body Care

    Rosemary & Cedarwood Beard Oil

    June 10, 2025 - By 

    Daily exposure to sun and environmental toxins can be tough on hair and skin, dehydrating and damaging the delicate skin on the face. Whip up a bottle of this oil for your favorite bearded fellow to help keep their beard hair and facial skin healthy, hydrated, and happy. A combination of healing herbs and essential oils boosts the health of hair and skin. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) have…

  • Recipes

    Linden Limeade

    June 3, 2025 - By 

    Linden Limeade is one of my favorite summer drinks. Bright, tart limes pair perfectly with linden’s enchanting floral notes, making a tasty beverage that’s perfect for staying hydrated on hot days. Linden is a demulcent herb that supports hydration by moistening and soothing dry or irritated tissues. It’s also a relaxing nervine, and is known for helping to ease anxiety, irritability, and emotional tension. Simple to whip up, this herbal…

  • Herbal Remedies

    Post Partum Sitz Bath

    May 20, 2025 - By 

    Your pelvic tissues do a lot of work during labor—stretching, swelling, and sometimes even tearing—which can leave everything feeling pretty tender in the early postpartum days. A warm herbal sitz bath is a soothing way to care for your body and support the healing process. This gentle ritual can help reduce inflammation, ease soreness, and bring comfort in those first sacred days after giving birth.

  • Herbal Remedies

    Yarrow Flower Essence

    May 6, 2025 - By 

    If you tend to feel wiped out after making small talk with strangers, spending time in a crowd, or being around people who leave you feeling drained, Yarrow Flower Essence might be just what you need. Known for its protective qualities, yarrow acts like a gentle energetic shield, helping you build and maintain strong, healthy boundaries while guarding against overwhelm, negativity, and energetic drain.

  • Recipes

    Strawberry Chamomile Sparkling Water

    April 28, 2025 - By 

    This simple recipe captures the sweetness of the season, a little way to toast to spring. Bright strawberries and lightly earthy chamomile come together for a refreshing drink. Perfect for picnics, garden gatherings, or cooling down after a spring walk.