the Living in Herban Paradise blog by Paradise City Herbal
My husband and I grow herbs, veggies, flowers and mushrooms on our .12 acre lot just 2/3 mile from the center of a bustling New England college town known for its vibrant music and arts scene. A student of herbalism, I use the herbs I grow to make bodycare and soaps, as well as for food and medicine.
Here I talk about working to transition the garden into a thriving micro-farm, my passion for organics & natural bodycare, D.I.Y. herbal crafting, and how my personal and professional pursuits have merged.
Beeswax is a key ingredient in bodycare making. It's used to make unblendable oil and water bind together into a smooth emulsion to create lotions and creams.… more »
Contrary to popular belief, Goldenrod does not cause hay fever. Its pollen grains, which are carried by insects, are much heavier than those of the look-alike ragweed whose airborne pollens are associated with allergies and hay fever.… more »
This is the first year I've grown Holy Basil (also called Sacred Basil or Tulsi). I tend to avoid exotic herbs, preferring common and local, but after tasting Holy Basil tea, I knew I needed to make room for it in the garden.… more »