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How to Create a Powerful Winter Home Apothecary
A winter home apothecary doesn’t need to be overflowing or complicated. Instead, it should feel intentional and comforting—filled with herbs that offer warmth, immune support, emotional grounding, and deep nourishment. Think steaming mugs of tea, herbal baths by candlelight, slow-simmered medicine on the stove, and nourishing drinks that soothe both body and spirit. Winter…
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How an Herbalist Celebrates Imbolc
Imbolc is the quiet, sacred inhale of the year. It arrives when winter still grips the land, yet beneath the frozen soil, life is stirring. Seeds swell. Sap begins to rise. The first whispers of spring move through root and branch. For the herbalist, Imbolc is not simply a holiday — it is a…
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The Powerful Benefits of Using Herbal Salves in Your Skincare
Herbal salves have been used for centuries as one of the most reliable and accessible forms of plant-based healing. Long before modern lotions and creams, people turned to infused oils, herbs, and natural waxes to protect the skin, soothe irritation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Today, herbal salves are experiencing a resurgence—especially…
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Herbal Skincare for Winter
Living in a cold climate is a lesson in resilience—for people, plants, and skin alike. Long winters, dry air, wind, and extreme temperature changes can leave skin feeling tight, irritated, and chronically dry. For those of us living in northern regions like Alaska, conventional skincare often falls short, stripping the skin or masking symptoms…
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Seasonal Herbalism: Honoring the First Harvest with Plant Allies
As the golden light of late summer stretches across the land and the wild grasses begin to whisper of change, we arrive at a sacred turning point in the Wheel of the Year: the First Harvest. Also known in Celtic traditions as Lughnasadh or Lammas, this time marks the beginning of the harvest season—an…
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How to Align Your Herbal Practice with the Wheel of the Year
In the heart of folk herbalism lies a deep reverence for rhythm—of the body, the land, and the unseen cycles that govern all living things. Seasonal herbalism invites us to slow down, to listen, and to honor the wisdom of nature’s timing. One of the most powerful tools for aligning your herbal practice with…
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Why You Need Dandelion in Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet
When we think of dandelions, most of us picture cheerful yellow blooms scattered across spring lawns. Often labeled a pesky weed, this resilient plant is in fact one of the most generous herbal allies found in the wild. From its root to its leaves and flowers, every part of the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) offers…
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How to Make a Dandelion Tincture
As a folk herbalist, few plants capture my heart like the humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Often dismissed as a common weed, this vibrant plant is a powerhouse of medicinal benefits, rich nutrients, and historical healing uses. Today, let’s explore how to responsibly forage for dandelions and craft your own dandelion tincture, whether with vodka…