I just love Luna moths! They are one of the prettiest moths I’ve ever seen and one of the largest found in North America with a wing span of about 4 1/2 inches! Actias luna have pale green wings that have either pink or yellow margins. If they are Southern moths born in the spring they [...]
As late autumn approaches, our thoughts turn to cold weather and the holiday season. Walnut is a gem, offering medicine, food and plenty of craft ideas. This month we’ll have lots of fun exploring these aspects of Black Walnut. Learn to make colorfast and lightfast ink, just like it was made centuries ago! [...]
Happy Sunday everyone! I keep seeing rumors of those with lots of snow on the ground or on the way, making me shiver and toss another log on the fire. Though it’s not extremely cold here yet, temps inside have been dipping down to the mid-50′s, making me desire warmth that the fire gives, both [...]
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This month’s almost over. Time for one more fun craft! Go through your dried flowers and leaves and choose a few to make a pretty Evening Primrose candle holder! It will add a nice glow to your Fall nature table. The instructions are in this month’s issue of Herbal Roots zine. You can purchase it [...]
Try out that honey you infused with Evening Primrose! Mmmmmmm, delicious! Haven’t made any yet? Grab this month’s issue to learn all about it and how to make it for only $7.99: Or, you can subscribe for an entire year of Herbal Roots zine for just $47. Not ready to purchase yet? Sign up for [...]
Make some salve from that luscious oil you infused with Evening Primrose. You will find lots of uses for it! The recipe for the salve is in this month’s issue of Herbal Roots zine. Don’t have it yet? You can check out this month’s issue for $7.99: Or, you can subscribe for an entire year [...]
Walnuts! You see them everywhere, green balls falling to the ground, turning black and gooey. I’m sure you’ve had walnuts in cookies, desserts and perhaps even salads but did you know there’s a lot more you can do with walnuts besides eat them? Walnut is one of my favorite plant based dyes, colors range from [...]
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How’s your infused oil doing? It should be ready to strain and use! Be sure to let it sit to pour off any water that may have seeped into the oil from the plant material. Instructions are in this month’s issue of Herbal Roots zine. You can check it out for $7.99: Or, you can [...]
