The Alchemy of Plants

Plant Alchemy Plants are mystical beings with the intelligence of the cosmos in their cells.  We have a profound symbiotic relationship with plants. They have the ability to charm, nourish, intoxicate and heal us with their various individual properties.  Plants in all their myriad forms communicate with us through our senses and through other, more abstruse means, telling us about their...

Elderberries – Harvesting and Use

Elderberry plants have been used for centuries by Native Americans as a powerful medicine and a potent source of Vitamin A and C. Blue elderberry is extremely useful if you feel a viral infection or influenza coming on. The flowers of the plant can be used dried as a tea infusion, add some peppermint and perhaps some yarrow–a time-worn, medicine-woman remedy. Steep for about 7 minutes...