by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 27, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Wild Harvesting
I must admit that wild harvesting/crafting my own herbs is one the best parts of my job. Thankfully I don’t have a lot of unpleasant tasks as a herbalist, but spending time in nature and harvesting my own medicine from the land is definitely one of my favourite...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 30, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
My parents have lilac trees that line the edge of the driveway, the opposite side to where the front door was. I used to purposely walk by them when I got home from school because I loved the smell so much. My mom, also a fan of the smell, always had fresh cut ones in...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 17, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica, Wild Harvesting
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:...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 12, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 20, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 13, 2016 | Cold and Flu, Detoxification, Digestive Health, DIY Herbal, Emotional Health, Garden, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Materia Medica, Natural Health
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...
