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Ethical Wildcrafting

Come on a walk with us. Even in our world made up of concrete and asphalt, skyscrapers and bustling vehicles, wildness still occurs. Today we want to take a walk with you, through your neighborhood, and while we do, we ask you to take notice. What wildness do you see? Do you see the squirrels […]

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Herbalism and Building Community

Did you know that the largest living organism in the world is not any sort of animal or creature? Yes, the organism is even larger than a towering elephant or the great blue whale that explores our vast oceans.  It is actually a forest.  Based in Utah, there is a grove of quaking aspen trees, […]

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A lesson on Resilience & Healing from our Plant Allies

The world has been shaken.  We acknowledge and recognize that there is not a single person who has not been impacted by this event.  To those who have lost loved ones, we mourn with you, and send you comfort.  To those who are picking up the pieces, we grieve with you, and send you peace.  […]

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2020 Medicinal Plant Sale

Ah gardening season The time of year is upon us when the last frost date has come and gone, and we can once again play in our gardens without fear of freezing rains. Back in February, our resident plant baby specialist started a large number of medicinal herb seeds, and the time has come for them […]

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COVID-19 and Herbs

Things in our part of the world have gotten a bit more intense, and some would also say a bit overwhelming lately with the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 nationwide. Changes are happening fast as people and governments struggle to keep our healthcare systems from being overwhelmed. Parents working from home are now trying […]

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The Kapha Dosha

In keeping with the theme of exploring the concept of Self, and what makes us, us, we have reached the finale of the Ayurvedic Doshas mini-series. The last (but certainly not least!) of the Ayurvedic Doshas is the Kapha Dosha.    The Kapha Dosha – An Overview  The beautiful Kapha is the most grounded or […]

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The Pitta Dosha

  Ah, the fiery Pitta Dosha!  In the Ayurvedic tradition, the Pitta Dosha corresponds with the elements of fire and water. This is quite a powerful combination, as polar opposites harmonize to create a constitution that is both hot, distinct, and bright, much like fire, as well as mobile, and spreading, much like water.  Their […]

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How to have a Sustainable Holiday Season

  This is the time of year when we experience a little magic. It may be instilled in us when we are young, when we are told fun, traditional stories of reindeer and sugar plum fairies, but many of us hold on to this sense of magic even into adulthood. How could we not though? […]

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How a Gratitude Practice can change your life

  Sometimes we have to admit to ourselves that our primal nature can run more deeply than we think. Often times, we as humans, tend to focus on the negative aspects of life that impact us. This is not necessarily coming from a place of malintent, or an active choice to be negative, but it […]

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Ayurveda, the Doshas, and Vata

  “Listen!  The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,  We have had our summer evenings, now for October Eves!” – Humbert Wolfe   Wow. October is already here! We are gracefully entering the peak of autumn now.  You may find yourself feeling a bit of a calmer energy, or perhaps you […]

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