The Herbal Hive

One of the questions we get asked the most is whether it's okay to write about something that we wouldn't normally think of as a 'herb'. People might say, well, I was going to write about my home made

We don't expect you to be an expert on HIVE. We also know that many of you aren't medical doctors, naturopaths, research scientists or anyone particularly qualified to dispense medical advice. We also

A New Community Focussed on Plant Healing

Hello people of the hive.I feel like I start every posts by saying how long it has been since I last shared here. So, I will continue using this tired introduction because ... well, posting every once

Hello people of the Hive! It has been quite a while since I last shared here. I have missed this quirky online space. The reason for my absence is ... probably quite obvious. I have been busy. Traveling,

In these mountains spring comes with intense winds that carry pollen right into my eyes. And my work often involves sifting through piles of dust. I have suffered these last few months and have tried

There is a lot of talk online of supporting the local economy during the holidays rather than purchasing everything from mega-corporations. And without really even planning to, I have participated in this

Out to the garden I go. A basket in one hand, garden scissors in another, I am ready for the harvest! For a few days I have been eyeing the approaching yarrow bloom and finally it is time to harvest the

This isn't just any dip. This is a healing pesto. A pesto made with herbs from my garden and herbs bought at the farmers market. Olive oil pressed in this very valley. And apple cider vineager gifted to

Ginkgo :: a beautiful herb you may recognize from textiles or planted along suburban green-ways. This tree said to be a “living fossil” it hasn't changed much in millions of years. In modern herbalism...

We all know that roses are beautiful flowers, with an amazing aroma often used in perfume. But, did you know that roses are sought after ingredients in skin care too? After trying out my first experiment

Spring is here again and I couldn't be happier. While winter is a time for study and reflection, spring is the season to get back into all the outdoor activities I love. And, just as importantly, the time

This is "pharmaceutical grade" Bacopa. I put it in quotation marks because there's really not such a thing as pharmaceutical-grade herbs and Adaptogens, but I use the phrase because it's known

Modern drugs often take the spotlight in today's world, it becomes so easy for us to forget the gift natur give to us. Things that grow around us are treasure in disguise. Nature has power. We are given

by @universewithin on Universe Within Podcast View my bio on CastGarden: Hey everybody! Episode 167 of the show is out. This episode is a podcast I was interviewed on called Cosmic Triggers with Sam. Sam

100 degree days are normal here in California. I grew up with such weather and probably better adapted than most. Still, there are days when the extreme heat and sunshine get to me. That is when I prepare

Once a month I have a haircare day. This month's haircare ritual I prepared my henna/indigo/aloe hair mask just as I always do. This time however holds a bit more weight. I have a big event coming up ~

I did quite a bit of Googling, read numerous reviews and forum discussions about sourcing Ginseng, and I believe this is the highest quality mainstream product. It has a very high 8% ginsenoside content.

Today I want to discuss about a native plant called Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii). Is a native plant ,It is widely used as spices when cooking .Curry leaf have dark green leaves with a pleasant aroma that

" When you travel through one or more time zones in a day, your body is sometimes unable to adjust. Its hormone level and biorhythms are disturbed, resulting in a feeling of disorientation ...