peach jam and peaches on wood chair.
Cob chicken coop
clothes hanging to dry with mountains in background.
peach jam and peaches on wood chair.
milpa (corn field) with sunset and mountains behind.
basket of calendula flowers
teacup filled with Chai tea on orange flowered tablecloth and fresh lavender along side.

Easy Lavender Chai Tea Recipe

This famous South Asian beverage infuses the soothing flavors of lavender to create a delicious and calming medicinal drink. Prepare [....]

glass of hot tea wikth cinnamon stick on wood table with spices

Seven Medicinal Herbs for Menstrual Health

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hand outside holding foraged mushrooms

Foraging for Wild Food and Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide

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How to Make a Tincture Without Alcohol

Herbalism is a holistic approach to medicine that uses plant-derived medicine to treat sickness, illness or overall well-being. This practice [....]

Five Native Plants (in Southern California/Northern Mexico) to Use During Cold and Flu Season

It’s November and that means it’s officially Bust-Out-the-Plant-Remedies season (at least for us herbalists)! Here in Baja California, Mexico, we [....]

overhead view of dried herbs in spoons on white tabletop.

The 10 Best Herbs to Calm Your Nervous System

Within my friend circle and on social media I am constantly hearing people complain about being stressed out and having [....]