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Chloe 🌼
@libra.gardener
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sharing my journey as a herbalist, gardener & cat lady.
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2021-03-17 23:39
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Introduce Yourself
2023-11-28 17:11
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My (re)Introduction Post ~ a "hello" from Chloe, the person behind Calendula Craft
It is time that I say "hello" again to the wonderful world of Hive! Six months have passed since my original introductory post. And in that time Calendula Craft, the intent of this blog, and
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HiveGarden
2023-11-17 17:07
Garden Journal :: rain on the horizon
Clouds gathered in the mountains this morning as I drank my daily chai tea. This is a welcome sight as it has been a very dry spring so far and the garden has suffered. In my daily garden journal I jotted
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Skin & Body Care
2023-11-08 13:34
How to make Florida Water :: for health and beauty <Eng/Esp>
In modern days Florida Water or Agua Florida is most often used as a ritual tool for spiritual cleansing. Upon searching further I found that Agua Florida has a much longer history as a perfume or cologne
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HiveGarden
2023-11-02 15:47
The Greens :: and other tasks of the cold months
A oasis of edible food and herbal medicine surround me. I find refuge under the branches of fig and oak while visiting the city. Constant noise can easily overwhelm me and I find myself hiding out ...
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Skin & Body Care
2023-10-21 21:55
Matcha :: a green powder with skin healing powers <Eng/Esp>
From the Chinese herb Camilllia sinensis (commonly known as the tea plant) we get the vibrantly green powder called Matcha. Unlike other forms of green or black tea, matcha is made of the finest selection
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HiveGarden
2023-10-18 17:25
Quick Greens :: my travel garden journal
However short the trip, I cannot help but bring the garden with me wherever I go. The packets of seeds I had planned to start a sprouts garden with were rejected by customs hasn't stopped my desire for
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Natural Medicine
2023-10-16 17:44
Evolving our Craft :: my favorite resources for budding herbalists (part 1)
Real life practical experience is of upmost importance to becoming an herbalist. Today, however, I wanted to share the books that have accompanied my journey as a gardener and herbalist.
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Skin & Body Care
2023-10-15 04:04
Natural Skin Care :: healing with Roses <Eng&Esp>
Each spring I get much joy to see to see the rose blossoms forming and to collect them in their variety of colors. Besides being a beloved ornamental plant, roses are medicinal flowers with numerous benefits
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HiveGarden
2023-10-07 18:13
Happy Harvesting :: my october garden journal
Fava beans, giant leaves of swiss chard, and an abundance of microgreens have been the blessings of spring so far. I spent the September solstice (which is also my birthday) collecting herbs, baking, and
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DIYHub
2023-10-03 20:53
Sprouts :: a DIY guide to growing an indoor garden
We have all seen sprouts in healthy food stores or decorating delicate meals in trendy restaurants. But, have you ever tried growing them yourself?
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Natural Medicine
2023-09-28 20:01
Herbalist Diary :: The Medicine of Hawthorn Trees
Few herbs are so steeped in folklore as the Hawthorn. In fact, Hawthorn is only one of the many names for this mythical tree. It was the mythology of this tree that attracted me ...
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Skin & Body Care
2023-09-09 12:39
Natural Skin Care :: healing with Aloe vera <Eng&Esp>
Aloe vera is a succulent plants from southern Africa and is now easily grown all over the world for cosmetic and healing properties. The sap found inside the leaves is moisturizing and astringent ...
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The Herbal Hive
2023-08-29 13:48
Dried Herbs :: diary of an herbalist in winter
The wheel of the year is turning and each day we inch towards the start of spring. Still, nights are cold and days are dry before the spring rains arrive. The garden is being planted and tended. There
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The Herbal Hive
2023-08-13 23:25
Echinacea :: herbal properties and how to grow in your garden
Certain plants have captured the attention of herbalists worldwide and are now an indispensable member of the modern herbal apothecary. Such an herb is Echinacea, also known as Purple Cone Flower. Most
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HiveGarden
2023-08-03 15:15
Sacred Garden Journal :: my practical and spiritual preparation for spring
Happy start of August and full moon to all! The first days of August mark the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox and is when I start doing a bit of "pre-spring" cleaning.
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Natural Medicine
2023-07-25 00:57
Citrus Season : or : when your favorite herb is really a fruit
Hello Natural Medicine community! I wanted to introduce myself here with my first ever post -- about a very special "herb" of the season.
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HiveGarden
2023-07-11 15:33
Spiral Gardens
Mid-winter tends to be a time of rest in the garden. However, after a recent trip to visit home in the northern hemisphere, I returned to Argentina with summer energy.
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HiveGarden
2023-07-04 19:35
Winter Garden Journal : composting, mulching, and some harvests too.
Back again in Argentina I am reconnecting with my herb and greens garden that my partner so graciously kept watered while I was away these past couple of months. During the month of June we had several
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HiveGarden
2023-06-24 12:20
Garden Structures Made With Earth!
Each garden location comes with its own challenges, from erosion to pests and beyond. In this little mountain garden our main challenge is protecting our herbs from the local herd of deer and to keep seasonal
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HiveGarden
2023-06-17 23:28
The Magic and Beauty Of Floral Arrangements
We plant a garden of flowers for the local bees and butterflies. We grow flowers for their medicine and beauty. And as a natural artist, part of my practice includes using the abundance of nature in my
