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Intro to Essential Oils
Using Essential Oils: Definition, Chemotypes, Physiological Effects, Application and Safety Note: The modern use of essential oils and...
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Ocotillo Sunset
This striking silhouette of the ocotillo reminds me of the low desert of Yuma, Arizona. It's where I called home for 35 years and the...
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Holiday Happiness
Greetings All I hope this holiday season finds you well. I hope after the new year we all get back on the horse and pay attention to what...
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Always Remember the Plants
It's lunchtime at a busy Dallas Airport as I await my flight to Guatemala and, in all the hustle and bustle, I'm going to "Remember the...
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Herbs on the Move
How is it that we improve mobility? Well, staying active is the best approach but at times mobility is compromised either by fatigue,...
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Self Taught Herbalism
As I ask the plant to tell me what to write about today it suddenly dawns upon me that I should write about them! Hahaha. Sounds silly...
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Desert Teachings
Recently, a visit to Eden Hot Springs in northeastern Arizona showed me that the desert is many, many things and I thought I had...
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I Used To Make Mesquite Cookies.
I remember my first batch. I added some almond extract to the recipe to flavor it up a bit and they were a big hit. I would prepare them...
Herbal Activism
So, after two weeks of actively following, posting and supporting Standing Rock from a distance, there is a bit of a reprieve? No, not...
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St John's on the Windowsill
In all my years as an herbalist, I have not had the pleasure of living near this delightful herb. I have enjoyed the wonders of the...