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.
This balm is perfect for protecting your lips in the drying winter weather! It's also easily adaptable. You can substitute other oils or butters to use what you have on hand. … more »
Goldenrod is mistakenly believed to be the plant that sets off people's hay fever this time of year, but that's actually the look-alike plant, Ragweed. Goldenrod can be used to ease seasonal allergies … more »