Populus balsamifera/ trichocarpa (local variety) ~ Black Cottonwood Popular Buds are budding right now on Vancouver Island! And did you know that these little leaf buds are such a versatile medicine! It is easy to harvest this plant as all you have to do is follow your nose to the delightful spring smell. I have […]
I am excited to share with you this Podcast series on Herbal First Aid with Janean Strong at www.realjanean.com. On this podcast I discuss essentials to have in your herbal first aid kit such as salves, tinctures, essential oils, capsules, powders and tea bags. This herbal first aid could be used for at home situations, but you […]
Medicine-making is my passion and I am excited to share with you this Podcast series on Medicine-Making Part 3: Infused Oils, Salves & Creams with Janean Strong at www.realjanean.com. On this podcast I discuss a few ways we can make an infused oil – cold process and the hot process, utilizing the infused oil for both […]
Medicine-making is my passion and I am excited to share with you this Podcast series on Medicine-Making Part 2: Tinctures with Janean Strong at www.realjanean.com. On this podcast I discuss a few ways we can make a tincture from different extractors – vinegar, glycerin and alcohol, what makes a plant active physiologically for therapeutics and how […]
Medicine-making is my passion and I am excited to share with you this Podcast series Medicine-Making Part 1: Herbal Teas with Janean Strong at www.realjanean.com. On this podcast I share some tips on growing simple garden plants, drying plants and how to make a good cup of tea. You may think you know how to make […]
This Elderberry Syrup can keep you tip top over the flu season with its Anti-viral and Immune-Boosting abilities RIGHT from your own backyard! (or neighbours if you ask nicely!) Now that Summer is coming to an end are YOU prepared for the upcoming flu season? Elderberries shown with it’s Immune-Boosting companion – Echinacea! NOT only […]
With the flu season upon us – time to get prepared for those inevitable and irritable coughs! Magical Grindelia flowers growing over the rock cliffs off of Vancouver Island. No matter where you live I am positive you have weeds growing. You probably have weeds in your garden, weeds in the cracks of your sidewalk, […]