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Nettle – It’s History, Folklore, Mysticism, and Magic
This is just part one in our herbal knowledge series on Nettle to read part two and head over to these blog posts: Nettle – Identification, Growing, Harvesting and What Parts to Use Nettle – A Nourishing Plant and Its Therapeutic Possibilities How I Came Across Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica Nettle (Urtica dioica) is another plant that I recently have gotten to know better somewhat by accident. I had nettle unbeknownst to me growing in one of my gardens and I kept pulling it out because with a lack of knowledge I just assumed it was a nuance weed. Well, one day I pulled some out without gloves and got…
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What is White Drupelet Syndrome
Are You Finding White Spots on Your Raspberries? It’s still a pretty hot end of summer here in the Midwest, and our raspberries are still producing quite a bit. Depending on where your raspberry bushes live in your outdoor space, you may be noticing some of the fruit with white spots. No need to worry! The raspberries are still edible and still taste delicious, yum-yum. White Drupelet Syndrome But what is the cause of these white areas on the fruit? Well, it is essentially the color being bleached out due to the hot sun. The technical term is sunscald or is also referred to as White Drupelet Syndrome or Disorder.…
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The Wolf Moon – First Full Moon of The Year
Long stretches of full illumination, lasting about three days. Excellent opportunity to see Gemini's constellation, positioned right by the full moon's side.
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Water Element Herbs
Water – a symbol of purification, cleansing, washing away the old to make way for the new. Water can also be used to collect negative energy.
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Calendula Plant Benefits and Folklore
Calendula, easy to grow & provides many medicinal benefits, from treating cuts and rashes to being a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
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Let’s Celebrate The Winter Solstice
What is the winter solstice? Winter solstice (12/21), a time when the day is its shortest when concerning daylight. This is when one of the Earth’s poles is farthest away from the sun. We usher in the beginning of Winter. A time for a pause, inner reflection, rest, and creating plans for the new season. This is a turning point during the year, a time of rebirth as this marks the start of a new solar year. This event is widely celebrated across the globe in many different ways. Celebrate Solstice Around The World Krampus anyone? Well, if you want to scare that pants off some little tikes, then head…
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Moon Phases Yoga Flows – YouTube
Wrapping up our Moon phases with beautiful yoga flows you can do during any Moon phase. Here are my favorite Moon phases yoga flows.
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Secondary Moon Phases: So, What’s The Difference Between Waxing and Waning?
So, what does waxing, waning, crescent, and gibbous mean? Do they give us any clues as to what these secondary moon phases have to offer us?
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Can You Survive Today’s Moon Phase?
The Moon passes around the Earth every 27 - 29 days. Each month we have the ability to harness its energy and help propel us forward in our lives.
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Murder and Mystery: The Perfect Tale in “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner
This book follows these brave women through so big life decisions. Some they made for themselves, and others fate decided for them.
