I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who attended my recent class at the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA).  We had an outstanding turnout and tons of great questions.  You guys all pitched in and got your hands “dirty” and processed a whole mess of fresh Chaparral and Vitex!  Remember in 6 weeks to squeeze out that wonderful plant medicine!  I hope ya’ll are ready for my part two, oils and salves!  In this class you...

It is not a day you look forward to. Particularly the first time. I am fortunate that my husband is clinical and that science aids in a clean, direct approach. By clean, I only mean the cut. There are still a mess of feathers in the yard that will take time to flutter away or return to the earth. We decided to use a simple implement and gravity. We saved everything. Nothing was wasted, thanks largely to Auryn, our big dog. Blood was cured and...

To those who have stopped in to see what we are up to.  I am teaching an herbal medicine making class next week called “From Weeds to Remedies Class Part I: Tinctures, Glycerites, and Teas” at the Valley Permaculture Alliance office Thursday 6/13 at 630pm)  on how to turn some of our most common weeds in to herbal goodness!  Not only will you learn how to make medicine you will get to take some home with you as well! So come...