Hops (Humulus lupulus) I can’t think of hops without thinking beer! Hops is a known sedative (a sleeping aid). It grows happily in our yard, covering the chicken coop with its reaching tentacles, the flowers or pestles dangling from the vines. The flowers are green in late…
Our family has raised chickens for a number of years, but I just learned that chickens can have worms. Yikes! Roundworms, hair worms, tape worms, gapeworms and caecal worms. They live on the ground, and can be transmitted by earthworms…
I wanted to share a few of the primary ingredients I use at Blair’s Herbals….and why. My homegrown Garden and Backyard herbs are infused in organic oils and used as the base oil for salves and balms. Dried parts are also used in…
Please enjoy this video! Here’s the book that I mentioned: What is Biodynamics? and the calendar: Stella Natura Calendar Also – come visit me at some upcoming events! Lots of great holiday festivals coming up!
Tilia spp. is the botanical name for Linden. The dried flowers (sweet and sticky) are used mostly for colds, flu, coughs, fever, infections, inflammation, migraines, cramping, sore throat, anxiety and as a sleep aid. The effects are sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic…
Take a quick spin through the herbs in Blair’s garden. Maybe you’ll recognize some herbs in your own! Blair shows you how to create your own natural lip balms in your kitchen!
I had the pleasure of hosting students from Autana Montessori School at our house recently with the purpose of learning about bees, chickens and other living things. Eight 3-5 year olds hopped out of three cars and right away introduced themselves and said “Hi Blair!”
Revitalize your indoor garden and help your plants thrive by taking my advice!
Please check out my backyard video showing my techniques for infusing apple cider vinegar with local herbs.
People tell me all the time that I must have a beautiful garden. And, I do.