Blair’s Herbals Moment – Honey & Violets
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Blair’s Herbals was founded about five years ago and is growing each year. I was called to start my own business when my experimentation with herbal crafting started to touch every corner of our home, was feeding my creative streak,…
DIY: Lip Balm and Dream Pillow Kits ..and Soap Kits Coming Soon!
It’s gratifying that people enjoy my various self-care products. I started making my own balms and salves a few years ago to support my healing journey, and I created Blair’s Herbals because I wanted ultimately to support and empower others…
Waco Farmers Market
Today I just happened upon Waco, TX local downtown farmers market. Despite temps well over 100º and high humidity, this place was busy and cheerful. This mainly locals hangout is situated along the banks of the Brazos river in a…
Announcing the Budding Herbalist Program
I’m excited to announce a new intimate workshop program focused on helping kids with an interest in herbalism, gardening, and crafting – the Budding Herbalist Program. The program will run September through December, with another session beginning in January, running…
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…
My Primary Go-To Herbs
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…
New Video! Bio-dynamic Spray
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!
Harvesting Linden Flower Video
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…