Herbalism
We Are More Than Our Physical Bodies ~ Delving Into the Four Bodies
One of the biggest lies that we have ever been told, as humans, is that “time heals all wounds.” We are going to take this concept and just toss it out the window. It’s a huge disservice to those of us who are working to heal and peel back the layers... read moreSelf Sufficiency
How to Decide What to Grow in Your Garden
Not everyone is blessed with acres and acres of land! While I have always maintained that you do not need a lot of acreage (we homestead successfully on a 1/2 acre), it does help to have access to some space to grow your food. Not everyone has a robust budget that... read more
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Holistic Health
Rose, Damiana and Cacao Elixir for the Expansive Heart
One of the most delightful aspects of working with plants is exploring new and unique ways to explore the medicines that grow all around me. As the populations of certain plants explode on my property, this allows me the wonderful opportunity to try my hand at making... read moreRecent Posts
Six Areas to Help Build a More Self Sufficient Life
The definition of homesteading can vary from homesteader to homesteader but one common thread is always striving for self sufficiency. I was honoured to speak at The Nourish Hub in Cannington for their monthly Table Talk about the journey to a more self sufficient... read more
Ground Ivy Herb – Glechoma hederacea (a herbal materia medica)
I’ve convinced my husband to forgo mowing the lawn for almost two weeks so I can harvest this beauty from our backyard. Thought I would share it’s awesome medicine with you. Click here for the blog post on herbal terms and definitions. Enjoy! Family:... read more
Pressing Tinctures on a Budget
Have you ever searched for a tincture press? I have and boy oh boy are they ever expensive! I remember when I saw my teacher’s (Michael Vertolli) press for the first time I had dreams of owning one for my very own. Hydraulically powered, this press squeezes out... read more
Dandelion Cookies
The dandelions are in flower here in southern Ontario and we couldn’t be more excited! Not only for making medicine (infused oils and tinctures), but for baking and cooking too. Today Monkey Man and I took to the backyard to pick some flowers to make dandelion... read more
DIY Chicken Brooder
My family had some new additions recently! And no, not babies… well not baby humans that is. We got our very first round of chickens and we couldn’t be more excited. The lady birds arrived a few weeks ago and they are settling in nicely. We are huge... read more
Fostering Food Gratitude
My family has been growing food, on a small scale, for four years now. This year’s growing season will be our fifth and it’s on a scale that we have never experienced before. We have 1200 delicious square feet to grow all the food our family will need... read more
Herbal Infused Oil in a Pinch (slow cooker or crockpot recipe)
Sometimes you are in a pinch and you need herbal infused oils right away! While in a perfect world I would make my oils and let them sit for at least 3 months before straining and using them, time isn’t always so friendly. Especially if you discover that all... read more
Positive Affirmations for Your Mind, Body and Soul
As a natural health practitioner I often recommend the use of positive affirmations to my clients. Affirmations are a practice of positive thinking and self empowerment. Essentially they are tool that can be used to help rewire the brain to from a place of negative... read more
15 Herbs to Grow in Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden
Spring is in the air! Although, I type this as I watch a flurry of snow fall from the sky… again. But alas, I know spring is around the corner and it’s time to get planning our gardens. IN a perfect world I would grow every herb in my materia medica, but... read more
Nourishing Herbal Infusions: How to Make Them and Why
Herbal infusions are just another way that herbalists and herb enthusiasts can incorporate the healing power of plants into their lives. This healing ability lies in the complex variety of chemical constituents that each herb has. Herbal infusions draw out... read more
Observe and Interact: A Permaculture Concept
We moved to our little homestead in September and it took every single bone in my body to resist not jumping into a million projects right away. Now I am no permaculture expert (there are plenty out there so I highly encourage you to seek them out if this is something... read more