Lavender Harvesting
I often get asked when the best time is to harvest lavender. The answer really depends on what you want to use it for. Right now, in the southwest the buds should be about 25%-40% open by now. Just depending on the variety. I grow English lavender and the buds are about 35% open right now as a whole. If […]
Bath Tea
Sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed and need to relax, I like to make bath teas. Bath teas are essentially a mix of flowers, herbs and sometimes sea salt that are placed in a cotton bag, cheesecloth, organza bag, nylon sock or strainer. I like to tie the bag onto the nozzle of the bathtub so […]
Sea Salt for the Skin + Recipe
One of my favorite things to do when I’m by the ocean is to gather up sea water, boil it down to the sea salt and use it in homemade salt scrubs. Sea salt has so many skin-friendly minerals, including calcium, magnesium and potassium. These minerals work to speed up healing and combat bacterial and skin infections. If […]
Yarrow
Yarrow has been used for thousands of years for skin healing. Interestingly, these plants have been used on battle-fields since the time of Achilles through the Civil War to stop bleeding in wounds. In modern times, herbalists continue to use yarrow for healing treatments, due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and pain relieving properties. Yarrow contains silica, which helps […]