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The Doctrine of Signatures

“Synchronicity is no more baffling or mysterious than the discontinuities of physics. It is only the ingrained belief in the sovereign power of causality that creates intellectual difficulties and makes it appear unthinkable that causeless events exist or ever could exist.” – Carl Jung   What if in the world around us, we have signs […]

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Herbal Folklore

We have been intimately connected to plants for a very long time.  For those who came before us, in cultures and traditions around the world, herbs and plants, much like the rest of the natural world, held a profound amount of wonder and power. Herbs have a deeply rooted presence in folklore throughout much of […]

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Connecting Deeper: Plant Spirits & Communication

What does magic mean to you?  We all have something that comes to mind when we ponder what magic could be. Most of the time it is something that seems so far out of grasp, and not within our realm of what we consider to be real.  But what if we choose to peel away […]

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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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