Intro to Essential Oils
Using Essential Oils: Definition, Chemotypes, Physiological Effects, Application and Safety Note: The modern use of essential oils and...
Ocotillo Sunset
This striking silhouette of the ocotillo reminds me of the low desert of Yuma, Arizona. It's where I called home for 35 years and the...
Holiday Happiness
Greetings All I hope this holiday season finds you well. I hope after the new year we all get back on the horse and pay attention to what...
Always Remember the Plants
It's lunchtime at a busy Dallas Airport as I await my flight to Guatemala and, in all the hustle and bustle, I'm going to "Remember the...
Herbs on the Move
How is it that we improve mobility? Well, staying active is the best approach but at times mobility is compromised either by fatigue,...
Self Taught Herbalism
As I ask the plant to tell me what to write about today it suddenly dawns upon me that I should write about them! Hahaha. Sounds silly...
Desert Teachings
Recently, a visit to Eden Hot Springs in northeastern Arizona showed me that the desert is many, many things and I thought I had...
I Used To Make Mesquite Cookies.
I remember my first batch. I added some almond extract to the recipe to flavor it up a bit and they were a big hit. I would prepare them...
Herbal Activism
So, after two weeks of actively following, posting and supporting Standing Rock from a distance, there is a bit of a reprieve? No, not...
St John's on the Windowsill
In all my years as an herbalist, I have not had the pleasure of living near this delightful herb. I have enjoyed the wonders of the...
