tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:13:54 +0000Winter Walk to ValentineHerbalist SpotlightFoodLessons from my lifespringFoundation FarmFrom my heartGrowing as an herbwyfe Fall 2007Megan Raynejackson holeBenBlog Partycuisine karenstudioDreamseeds OrganicsFriendsGarlicHerb Day 2007OliviaPoetryWild Walk 2008adventureblog alongchickweeddamianaessential herbalminnesotanaturenettlesthankfultravelvintage10 for FebAriellaArlo GuthrieBirthBlackthorn TrioBlessing your homeColor FarmDragon LadyEasterElderEnvironmentEventsFull MoonHappy HalloweenHeather BuppHerbalist Spotlight-HolidaysHyena CartI am a medicine womanJH OrganicsJoeyJonJonathanJoshKristena's Dance with Cervical CancerMatthew WoodNicole CarterQueen of Hungary WaterRayRay Roder ConstructionRosemaryTea PartyThe Coriander SeedThievesUnited plant saversUsneaWeek in the wildWild Maneanniversaryarrowleaf balsamrootcervical cancerchangesclassescoldscraftsday in the lifedentistempowermentfamilyfamily. new yearfeargardengingerherbal vinegarkegelkidskjlarabar type recipemenopausemichael mooreozarkplanet palateplant helpsanctuarysnow daysunsupplementstetonsthanksgivingtooth powderstop 100 blogsuisine karenvalentines-age of aquariusvotingwalk in the wildwomens health<center>Growing in the Green</center>http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)Blogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-726716393410012079Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:34:00 +00002009-03-08T09:39:10.777-06:00As changes have unfolded in my life, I was lead to create a new blog to reflect the growth and change emerging in me and around me.Look for more recipes, plant pictures and research, fun and family too because I love to share about LIFE at DreamseedsOrganicsblogIf you are a subscriber to Blessings of an Herbyfe, you can subscribe to the Dreamseeds Organics blog too to make the transition easy.I http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/03/dreamseedsorganicsblogspotcom-is-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-6288667618959011072Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-03-05T13:06:54.298-07:00Herbalist Spotlightjim mcdonald is a 36 year old married father of 2 boys ages 5 and 1 years old. And a cat named chicken little, and one named ceilidh (kay-lee). I purposely typed jim's name lower case, because this is his style everywhere I have ran into him online.No fancy nor formal spelling or capitalizing, yet his plant wisdom is really phenomenal and he is a really cool guy. Not only that, I have a thing http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/03/herbalist-interview-jim-mcdonald.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-3211942145358738680Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:31:00 +00002009-02-27T08:26:12.687-07:00essential herbalI know I have told you about Tina Sams before on my blog. She is one of those people I have never met but love like an old friend.Well she is opening up her heart to the world by offering a FREE YEAR subscription of her magazine, The Essential Herbal, to a well deserving person (luck as we often call it).This magazine is filled with writings from farmers, gardeners, crafters, herbalists, http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-know-i-have-told-you-about-tina-sams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-4530043871434553673Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:33:00 +00002009-03-01T12:54:23.077-07:00michael mooreThe kids and I took a hike up Teton Pass. I carried with me a sadness of this great herbalist who literally has been very helpful to so many. He passed away on February 20.To honor him, as well as my ancestors that have passed, I brought some tobacco up there and found a place with a tree and 2 wild plants sticking out of the snow.There was an open patch in the snow, so we knelt down, gave http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/in-memory-of-michael-moore-herbalist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-4795367359855622361Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:44:00 +00002009-02-15T09:22:26.189-07:00valentines-age of aquariusMy mom, who passed away this past summer, use to play alot of music from the 50's and 60's. This Fifth Dimension song is one I remember well.On Feb 14, the planets were lined up like the song, and an astrological chart was drawn up to reflect a time of spiritual transformation and relationships.Now whether you beleive in this stuff or not, won't matter because regardless it was in the sky and http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/valentines-dayage-of-aquarius.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-7479841370384284265Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:24:00 +00002009-02-11T09:45:32.012-07:00natureIt had been an intense week of caring for others, and ending up not feeling so well myself.Sometimes during illness, emotions come up. Do not ignore them. If frustration and anger swell up inside, then pay attention and see that sometimes these stuffed emotions need to come up and be dealt with. Illness sometimes is a result of stuffed emotions, or it brings things to light often times.So I spenthttp://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekend-of-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-8687593890019186877Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:04:00 +00002009-02-03T17:32:14.739-07:00day in the lifeplanet palateOr rather work and play. I had about a dozen packages to ship today!! Thank you for those who support my work!The sun was shining, and with moderate temps this week, the roads are mostly clear.And since we had to be out today, I decided that after errand running, I would take Olivia to hang out at Planet Palate.This is the little cafe I worked at for like a day:) Some of you might remember, the http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/sunny-day-time-to-play.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-2107240868085759440Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:12:00 +00002009-02-03T17:03:04.028-07:00Herbalist SpotlightThis month I feature Arizona herbalist Darcey Blue. The first time I was exposed to Darcey, I ordered some things from her including an awesome smudge she made with desert herbs.She has been a passionate herbalist, an amazing cook, and continual student of health.She has always been very kind and supportive to me throughout the years, and has been a source of encouragement in times I felt like http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/02/herbalist-spotlight-darcey-blue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-2646456748472189492Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:40:00 +00002009-01-28T20:47:42.771-07:00naturePeople wonder why I love it here. I could give many reasons, but by far it is nature herself being on the top of the list. The people. The community support of children. The women I drum with. Our thrift store. The energy of generosity and activity. My partner in herbal work, Dragon LadySo much I love.But today I have to share a picture that made the front page of our newspaper.Last night the http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/magical-sky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-8871448885387064611Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-01-27T07:45:25.386-07:00classesTraditional SoapmakingFebruary 7, 2009 1 p.m. 1 p.m.$25Come have tea and learn the art of traditional soapmaking in the cold kettle fashion.Please bring a container to take some soap home with you.Recommeded containers are used tofu containers, frozen juice containers, to go coffee cups, or anything that is non aluminum and that you can peel around the soap or cut if needed.This class will be http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/traditional-soapmaking-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-9062454765762521729Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:29:00 +00002009-01-24T17:36:15.443-07:00Blackthorn TrioDragon LadyJH OrganicsTea PartyCommunity Tea Party sponsored by JH Organics and Dragon Lady Tea is a free event held every 3rd Thursday.The event is free and all are welcome to come enjoy a some music, some snacks, browse the store, and drink some of the finest herb tea blends ever!This is a sneak peak of what we did at the January Tea Party.We love when the Blackthorn Trio can woo us with this lovely celtic sound.This trio http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/you-are-welcome-to-join-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-1045330924969019578Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:22:00 +00002009-01-16T19:30:44.842-07:00When Kiva and I had our interview together it was several months ago. I decide to hold off on her interview being posted until she was able to complete her summer retreats and classes. The summer and fall is very busy for them and I wanted her to be able to breathe before I posted her interview in case people wanted to contact her.She is a passionate fountain of herbalism and people are drawn to http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/kiva-rose-website-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-8915307208070678030Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-01-15T19:03:39.259-07:00Usnea Usnea barbataUsnea has been a plant I have been so pleased to get to know.Also called 'Old Man's Beard'This lichen is is a combination of two organisms: fungus and algae growing in symbiotic union as one plant. Stephen Harrod Buhner in his book Sacred Plant Medicinewrites that as he spent time in the forest, and of course saw usnea, that it was useful for the respiratory system of the planet. http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/usnea-i-love-you-sweet-little-lichen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-6004688983558252735Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:22:00 +00002009-01-14T10:34:00.637-07:00PoetryThink ahead, as you travel the laneto your health food store or grocery chainThink ahead to what you truly needGuard your heart against waste and greenYou enter the building and head to the spacewhere produce lines the chilled caseSo many choices, what shall I buyto make a nice salad or tasty stir fryConsidering the lovely skin and fleshwhat will feed you and your loved ones bestMake the best http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/bit-radical-but-this-is-what-came-to-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-3308403439875044480Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:26:00 +00002009-01-11T22:35:46.930-07:00I just want to clarify that this week, I have begun going back to my birth name Haslam.This week my husband told me that he was moving on, which after a 6 month separation, with no changes, was understood.This might be the last of my discussion of this as I wish him well in his life and hope that we will be good friends in the future.But I too feel my call and absolutely cannot conform to what http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/you-may-have-noticed-name-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-6033306314879526298Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:59:00 +00002009-01-11T11:14:13.302-07:00plant helpA wee opening to see the flowing water despite the narrowing of passage due to ice and snow.Rosehips against the snowy landscape-SO BEAUTIFUL!I have arrived home from a longer than expected and wonderful trip. Back to the mountains with ice and snow. Most of the days this week were grey as the sun has been hidden behind the snow dropping clouds.I love it here-love the beauty and fresh air, the http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/very-being-of-plants-can-sometimes-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-9222370176196180987Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:42:00 +00002009-01-07T09:58:47.479-07:00Herbalist SpotlightI love bringing these herbalist to my blog. Herbalism is not a fixed art, and herbalists from around the world work in various forms of our passion.We have experienced those that have sanctuaries to protect and grow herbs, those that are clinical practitioners, midwifes and soon to be doctors, and Tina Sams who developed her love for herbs into a bi monthly magazine.Today I share with you a http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/herbalist-spotlight-kiva-rose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-515378442166823042Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:23:00 +00002009-01-05T20:15:22.509-07:00fearPrior to my departure to visit family for the holidays, I had a session with friend, author and astrologer Lyn Dalebout.Taking a peek into the way the sky looked when I was born, on a new moon eclipse, her sidereal knowledge showed a definate healing path along with some other things that I have felt strongly I need to accomplish as well. I am still blown away by how much truth came through her http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2009/01/overcoming-power-of-fear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-763257066057781348Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:47:00 +00002008-12-30T10:06:11.931-07:00family. new yearAm am the oldest of 4 children. I am the only one that has been married(twice)The second oldest, who is 40, decided that while family was in town for the holiday, he and Jenn would marry.So this was a huge and unexpected event for our family which really made Christmas even more special.Being together is always difficult anyway, and some of my children were not there, but all my brothers were andhttp://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/12/not-herbal-but-miraculous.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-2377602147101877675Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:39:00 +00002008-12-14T07:52:53.669-07:00top 100 blogsTop 100 Herb BlogsI see some familiar blogger friends on the list too. YAY.I was so happy to see this because to me, it shows the need to work together in our skills to help our communities.My daughter is preparing for nursing school and it was also very reassuring to send her this link and say, "See, the medical community as we know it needs the unity and care that we can give".Thank you http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/12/shour-out-some-of-us-made-top-100-herb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-5940339839682502425Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:02:00 +00002008-12-09T13:56:28.560-07:00coldsGarlicgingerIn my experience, these 2 kitchen spices are miracle foods in the truest sense of the word miracle.I want to share a couple stories with you and some simple recipes to help you with this winter ail.Prior to Thanksgiving, I had company for 2 weeks straight practically. It was wonderful and fun and I have no regrets, but also my visitors were here during one of the busiest times of the year for me http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/12/catching-cold-your-kitchen-holds-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-6088644949621554464Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:59:00 +00002008-12-09T13:02:54.687-07:00Dreamseeds OrganicsPlease come by and see our affordable Christmas sets stocked tonight at Freshhttp://hyenacart.com/freshhttp://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/12/dreamseeds-and-dragon-lady-stocking-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-1626494100010791562Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:03:00 +00002008-12-05T09:32:32.330-07:00Hyena CartWild ManeKaren Fegelman is the creator of Hyena Cart. When Hyena Cart started, there was listings of high demand items such as cloth diapers and natural family needs. The shoppers would in turn wait around like a pack of hyena's waiting for a special something to be listed so that they could purchase that item.So Hyena Cart was then named after these 'hyena packs'. And she created a fabulous interface forhttp://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/12/casual-interview-about-wild-mane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-1349314256068538876Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:54:00 +00002008-11-29T03:17:49.524-07:00thanksgivingSo this year I am living in Wyoming and my husband is in Arkansas. This was the first in 8 years we had not celebrated together.And interestingly, it was by far the best. No expectations, no family order, nothing like that.Prior to the holiday my daughter and granddaughter came down for a few days. the above pic was an early Christmas we celebrated here with 6 of my 7 children. The wee one is my http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/11/different-holidaywishing-you-best-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872114412244629009.post-7293505333670105544Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:17:00 +00002008-11-26T07:38:51.055-07:00Wild Walk 2008As we went to hike a trail leading to a lake, some die hard ski enthusiasts marched quickly past us with joy and determination in their future plans. I have no idea if they were going to hike up the Grand and ski down it or not, but that is certainly the way they were headed. So I had to get a pic. People here tend to live on the edge and challenge is a normal thing for so many here.Benny stands http://herbwyfe.blogspot.com/2008/11/walk-in-wild-part-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing in the Green)0