Where The Wild Things Grow

We have an abundance of violets this year. They're popping up everywhere!

🪻Wild violets have various medicinal uses, such as treating respiratory ailments, soothing skin conditions, and even acting as a mild pain reliever.

🪻Their leaves and flowers can be used in teas, poultices, or salves for these purposes.

🪻Additionally, they contain antioxidants and vitamins, making them beneficial for overall health.

Today, we're making rose water and oil!

What I love most about herbalism is that we never stop learning. There's always something new to explore

Staking out some trails for foraging & herbal walks we'll be hosting

The henbit is blooming. Did you know it's rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and K and it boosts Iron and Magnesium, too!

Traditionally, it's been used as anti-inflammatory, and to relieve chronic pain, soreness and stiffness.

It makes a beautiful salve and tincture, but is great fresh in a salad or as a tea, as well.

Though it's in the mint family, it tastes nothing like it. In fact, it's just an earthy "green" and sweet taste.

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Fresh green salad. 💚 y'all, this mix of kale, arugula, and chickw**d is ON POINT!

Though we still have cool-ish days and cold nights, the spring plants are starting to pop up, grounds are turning green, and things are coming alive!

It's time to get your hands in the dirt, toes in the ground, and face held up into the sun.

Soak up some vitamin D, do some grounding, and connect with nature.

Y'all, I just opened a jar of Okra from 3 years ago. I made the mistake of not labeling what exactly the jar entailed, but at least I had a date on it.

Well, I'm happy to report it's delicious, pickled okra. It seems I added garlic and tabasco peppers to the jar. Hence the color.

IT'S DELICIOUS!

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Reasons you should plant calendula

1) calendula is a vibrant flowering plant with medicinal and culinary uses. Its bright orange or yellow petals contain compounds believed to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
2) Commonly used in traditional medicine, calendula extracts are found in various skincare products for their potential skin-soothing benefits.
3) Additionally, the plant has been historically used in culinary applications, adding color and a mild, tangy flavor to salads, soups, and teas.
4) beautiful pop of color during cooler months

Thoughts? What would be helpful? I've had homeschooling groups, church groups, hiking groups, etc reach out for private classes. It got me thinking, there may be a need for custom workshops.

What would you like to see? We could host at your church, home, a park, local business, etc. Tea parties, birthday and more.

Walks, hikes, workshops, private classes & consultations, ....
So many options

We're hosting a "1 new skill a month challenge" this year. The goal is to:
- learn something new
- build upon existing skills
- learn from each other
- build community
- exchange ideas
- exchange recipes

In January we're focusing on cooking from scratch. Tomorrow we're making a family favorite: Rice Pudding a'la Oma. The way my grandma and momma make it!

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Look, look, look!

Every year, it comes back more abundant. What better gardening, then letting Mother Nature do her thing and just leave things be?

🌿 Embracing the goodness of Chickw**d! 🌼

This humble herb isn't just a garden w**d – it's a powerhouse of benefits!💪

Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, Chickw**d can be your go-to for skin soothing and relieving irritation.🧴
Rich in vitamins and minerals, it's a nourishing addition to salads or teas.🥗

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I'm one of the lucky ones! I grew up foraging, baking & cooking from scratch, knitting & sewing...

For the longest time, I felt like I didn't fit in anywhere until I started piecing together a community of like-minded people. Mind you, many of those are spread all over the country, and even globally.

Are you looking for a community where we can all learn together and from each other? In 2024, we will add new skills, and deepen existing ones.

The plan is to start with one new skill a month and build from there. Absolute beginners through more advanced.

This guide is for you if you’re looking to:
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- Build upon existing skills
- Learn from each other
- Build Community

I'm so excited to learn with you!

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Wishing you all a joy-filled and magical Christmas! May this festive season bring you warmth, love, and happiness.

May your homes be filled with laughter and your hearts be filled with love. Remember to cherish the moments spent with loved ones, for it is the greatest gift of all.

Merry Christmas to you and your families

Shout out to the newest Wildlings! Excited to have you onboard!
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I'm not just your average person; I'm a nature geek!

like many of you, I wear many hats. I'm a wife, mom of three amazing kids, and I basically run a mini farm and magical garden. Oh, and I'm also a neighborhood herbalist and teach classes about old school skills.

But wait, it gets better – I wasn't born here; I came all the way from beautiful Bavaria in Germany. Picture me growing up surrounded by green hills and deep forests. My childhood adventures and chores included Foraging for food and herbs! It was like having a secret mission every day.

Now, here's the wild part: Nature totally blew my mind! I got hooked on how it can heal us, with a combination of using nature’s bounty as a healing agent and the immersion in nature.

So, now I'm on a mission to show everyone the magic
of plants and how they're like nature's little
medicine cabinets.

Join me on this fun journey where we explore
herbs, plant secrets, and maybe even find a few plant
superheroes along the way.

Let’s explore together!