Posted on July 21, 2008 by peacefulacres
This is what I get to see when I’m up early. Saturday I was out working by 6:30 AM trying to beat the heat of the day, and I looked across the street at the old barn….the moon was still above the horizon. I ran to get my little point and shoot Nikon, Coolpix. [...]
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Posted on July 19, 2008 by peacefulacres
Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
On the last lecture by our Village Herbalist, Heather on The Herb Mentor, I learned about Herbal Health for Skin Conditions. Since poison ivy allergy is a horrible problem for me, I am singing the praises of Mugwort. On my weekly mowathon I am trying to get our back 40 [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2008 by peacefulacres
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
“Lion Hearted”
I pressed out my first bottle of motherwort tincture yesterday. I was surprised at the first taste. Most tinctures to me have a very strong taste from the vodka used to make them. Not motherwort….she shines threw with an almost sweet taste. I was pleasingly excited [...]
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