Herbal Accessibility: The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

When I first learned that plants were medicine, my first thought was, How did I not know this sooner?

A lot of that probably has to do with growing up in Frederick, Maryland—a vast landscape of agricultural crops, where corn, soybeans, and a patchwork of wheat filled the fields. But even more had to do with my inability to access information that was freely circulating on the internet. As a Deaf kid in the nineties, I grew up alongside the boom of the internet. There was information out there—glimpses of herbalism, holistic health, alternative medicine, tending to the land—but much of it wasn’t captioned. Even television, a major source of knowledge and culture, was largely inaccessible. (Spoiler alert: it still is.)

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4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes


Spring cleaning provides the perfect moment to refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm. This year, consider enhancing your routine with natural cleaning methods that are not only environmentally friendly but also gentler on your health, especially if you deal with sensitivities. 

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Comfrey Monograph: Benefits, Uses, & Controversy


Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) is a divisive plant in herbalism. There is some very serious contention about how to use it safely and effectively in the herbal community. Some say that it should never be consumed internally, while others drink tea made from the leaves. Some also say that you shouldn’t use plants that were even harvested from the same beds as comfrey for internal use. All of that is to say, there is some drama surrounding this plant! But first, let’s talk botany…

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Posted by Jessicka

Spring Herbs to Grow for Wellness and Joy + Garden Tips


As an herbalist I’ve learned to lean into the changing seasons, embracing the ebb and flow of life, death, and rebirth that happens in the natural world all around us. Observing and celebrating these cycles has helped me to become a better medicine maker, knowing that as the plants around me change, I change as well. My body moves through these same seasonal cycles, from youthful exuberance, through powerful strength and eventually waning into my season of slumber. This is an accurate observance whether I consider this seasonal cycle as a daily occurrence, and annual one, or the changes I experience as I move through my lifetime. The seasons are all around us and the only constant is change.

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Vegan Peeps® Marshmallows with Herbal Powders

There is something I need to come clean about: I have never tried a Peep® before. I know, I know—what in the world am I doing writing a blog about the very confectionery in question? Well, let me explain! My mouth has yet to cross paths with one of those sickly-sweet, fluffy marshmallow chicks because my sweet tooth did not emerge until long after my baby teeth came and went. Although I’m not entirely sure why I did not have a particular fondness for sweets and treats growing up, I can say for certain that my adult self has developed quite an impressive sweet tooth since then! With the Easter bunny hopping right around the corner, there seems to be no better time to spring into my newfound passion for Peeps®.

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Posted by Hailey

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap: Spring Sunshine Scent




I don’t know about you, but I am ready for all things spring!  Here in Oregon, we are just coming out of several months of rain and overcast skies, and as the spring buds and blooms begin to emerge, I dive headfirst into the season. (Even though many of us Oregonians know this as “False Spring” because we get a few wintery surprises before real spring arrives.)  Yet, I still move forward with my spring cleaning and crafting season

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Posted by Jessicka

Supporting Health and Natural Land Management with Wild Weeds: A Farm Story

Our family farm, nestled in the northwoods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is a haven for medicinal plants. We have been stewards of this land for two and a half decades, and it is a joy to continue learning the ecosystems, seasons, and rhythms of life here. The farm is diverse, and we use organic, regenerative, and authentic agricultural techniques to tend fields and hoop houses of produce, herbs, perennials, shiitake mushrooms, pasture-raised pork and poultry, and grass-fed beef. Over the years, we have observed improvements in our soil and increasing biodiversity, both of which have invited wild, health-supporting weeds to flourish.

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Cultivated Arnica: A Farm Story About Preserving Traditions and Quality



Arnica montana is an incredible plant called upon in our most common times of need. Specifically, arnica flowers are used topically for bumps, bruises, and muscle soreness. In other words, for basic discomforts of the human experience. It’s so effective, however, that it has made its way onto United Plant Savers’ At-Risk List.  

As with all of the botanicals we carry, we are always seeking the most sustainable ways to source herbs to ensure we are engaging in a practice that is beneficial to our farm partners, our customers, and the environment.  Luckily, we know some incredible farmers, and after many conversations and a years-long commitment of partnership, we were able to commission a plot of this specialty plant to be grown on a farm in Spain.

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Posted by Thomas K.

The Basics of Herbal Preparations: A Beginner's Guide

For those just beginning their herbal journey, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are so many kinds of herbalism to practice, niches to explore, and teachers to learn from. In my herbal journey, getting hands-on experience with herbs was THE most important part of it all. I could read about herbs all day long, but until I smelled, tasted, and felt the effects of the herbs, the information just didn't "stick" as well. That's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about sharing the basics of crafting herbal preparations.

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Posted by Jessicka

2 DIY Body Care Recipes for Pickle Lovers

 


These pickle-themed recipes started out as an April Fool's joke, but quickly turned into a reality when I realized how many people love ALL things pickles.  Even body care! Whether you are a pickle connoisseur, or are looking for a fun (or gag) gift for the pickle lovers in your life, these simple recipes are quick and easy to craft and are a whole lot of fun to share. 

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Posted by Jessicka

Interconnection, Belonging, and the Living Earth

 

The threads of the world are fraying. Each day, we lose species, language, soil, and culture. In just a handful of generations, we have been sold the narrative of radical independence: Be the army of one. Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps. Strive for the picket fence and the giant bank account. The philosophy and practice of extractive capitalism have created a world of loneliness and division.

But how do we even begin to imagine and understand the potential for solutions when the problems are so vast?

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Herbal Accessibility: The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

"Reclaiming herbalism as a Deaf person is about more than just plant medicine—it’s about reclaiming autonomy, knowledge, and the right to care for ourselves in a world that too often overlooks us."
WRITTEN BY Michelle Mansfield-Hom- Guest Writer

April 22, 2025

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes

Refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm with homemade green cleaning products! Learn how you can glow up your cleaning routine with natural methods that are gentler on your health and the health of the environment.
WRITTEN BY Amanda Furbee- Guest Writer

April 18, 2025

Comfrey Monograph: Benefits, Uses, & Controversy

Comfrey is a divisive plant in the herbal community. In this monograph, you will learn about its unanimously agreed-upon uses and where the controversy begins.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 17, 2025

Spring Herbs to Grow for Wellness and Joy + Garden Tips

Explore these classic herbs to grow in spring, and find gardening and harvesting advice from author and herbalist, Bevin Cohen.
WRITTEN BY Bevin Cohen - Guest Writer

April 16, 2025

Vegan Peeps® Marshmallows with Herbal Powders

Hop into your herbal Easter celebrations and satisfy your sweet tooth with this vegan Peeps® marshmallow recipe featuring a colorful variety of organic herbal powders and two shocking, yet delicious star ingredients! 
WRITTEN BY Hailey

April 13, 2025

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap: Spring Sunshine Scent

Celebrate the buds and blooms of the season with this DIY foaming hand soap recipe.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 7, 2025

Supporting Health and Natural Land Management with Wild Weeds: A Farm Story

Leanne Hatfield is a farmer, herbalist, and physician whose approach to land management has fostered the growth of wild wellness-supporting herbs. Learn more about her integrated systems approach to farming and what kinds of plants have healthfully volunteered to be a part of the farm's synergy.
WRITTEN BY Leanne Hatfield- Guest Writer

April 6, 2025

Cultivated Arnica: A Farm Story About Preserving Traditions and Quality

This past year, we visited our Spanish farm partner—a generational family farm that specializes in the growing of arnica and the crafting of extracts and topical remedies. Read about what it takes to grow arnica and the ways we can better support wild at-risk plants through cultivation.
WRITTEN BY Thomas K.

April 4, 2025

The Basics of Herbal Preparations: A Beginner's Guide

Learn about the most common herbal preparations and find articles and resources for further learning.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 2, 2025

2 DIY Body Care Recipes for Pickle Lovers

These pickle-themed recipes are sure to delight the pickle people in your life! Pickle bath salts and lip balms make really fun and easy (gag) gifts!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 1, 2025

Interconnection, Belonging, and the Living Earth

Our being is deeply interwoven with every other living creature and biological system on Earth. With each breath, each tear, each laugh—with the newborn and the recently passed—our being becomes part of all.
WRITTEN BY Sarah Wu - Guest Writer

March 28, 2025