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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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White Clover Medicine: Summer Magic, Folk Uses, and Recipes
White clover (Trifolium repens)—with its delicate white-to-blush blossoms carpeting sunlit meadows—is more than just a humble lawn dweller. This gentle, resilient plant is a treasure trove of summer medicine, rich in nourishment and folklore. Whether steeped as tea, infused into salves, or preserved as jelly, white clover offers a soft, heart-centered medicine that connects…
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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…