Meditation with the Oil of Frankincense

YL Resin Burner

In the Book of Genesis, there is a priceless story of Isaac going out into the field in the evening to meditate.  It was a special time of his life as he was waiting to receive the wife that his father Abraham had arranged for him, and Abraham’s servant had travelled to [...]

Bee Balm Tea (Monarda Didyma)

Making Bee Balm Tea may bring history alive as you consider the Colonists who replaced imported tea with this American one.

To make American Bee Balm tea, take a fresh edible flower of Monarda didyma (you may use leaves too) equal to 1-2 tablespoon of material.  Bring water to a boil. Pour one cup of boiling [...]

Lavender TeleClass

ALL ARE WELCOME (with no charge) to participate in this month’s Lavender Jr. Herbalist Conference Call, Thursday, July 7th, 8:00 – 8:30 EST.

Learn about fragrance gardening, lavender crafts, recipes, and lovely lavender oil.  This call is excellent for all ages, from 8-100.

To access the call, simply e-mail me at herbaleducator@gmail.com to let me know of [...]

Herbs and the Spirit of American Independence

“Who knows how tea will mix with salt water?”
John Rowe (December 11,1773)

These words signaled the approach of the men of the Boston Tea Party who dumped 340 chests of tea into the Boston harbor in protest of a tax levied on tea by the British Parliament without the representation or consent of the local colonies.

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