Blair’s Herbals Moment – Soil
The Bear Root: Osha
OSHA – ligusticum porteri, otherwise known as bear root — is found in many of our lung and throat tinctures and medicines. It is revered by Native Americans, but today it is overly harvested and is a threatened species. Osha is generally found…
Wrapping it up!
As we come to the end of 2015 it’s a time for reflecting on the successes, the growth, and the ongoing challenges of running my own business. Overall it has been a tremendous year for Blair’s Herbals and I have a…
It is Elderberry Time! Sambucus Nigra
When the elderberry trees are hanging with deep dark purple berries from umbrella looking branches, I get excited. Yup, medicine making is about to happen if only I can find a source free of pesticides and free from others who…
Michaelmas — September 29
This is one of my favorite times of the year– a time that I feel close to the earth and celebrate the changing seasons. Michaelmas is a highlight. I learned of Michaelmas from the Waldorf schools that my children attended.…
Where oh Where have all the bees gone?
The herbs in my garden are abuzz with bees. Not as many as in years past, but I do have them flitting from stamen to pistol and back again. They are attracted to the flowers of the catmint, dandelion and…
Looking for Herbs in All the “Wrong” Places
Did you know that you might not have to look further than your yard or alleyway for a delicious and nutrient-dense meal? When you eat the plants that grow in hard and nutrient lacking soil–roadside or in sidewalk cracks, for…