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Linda

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joined on 11/05/07
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Herbalist, Wise Woman, Food Educator

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I am an herbal educator, herbalist and wild food enthusiast. I am also a home cheese maker. I am a strong advocate for women and encouraging our connection to strong feminine energy and the wise woman tradition.
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Fall is a time for harvesting and eating roots. Below is a poem that I love ot read to my students this time of year as well as a book review of a book titled Wild Roots, which I believe no herbal library is complete without.
Enjoy. Fall blessings,
Linda

The Rootwomen
by J. Goldspinner

The rootwomen are here and there and everywhere
They creep between long and shadowed trees at dusk
hurry down narrow paths
with their oakwoven baskets over their arms
scurry thru twisty tunnels u... read more
Thu, October 29, 2009 - 11:29 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
I posted this on the herbal wisdom tribe and thought I would include it here as well.

If this is true and I do believe it is, then how do we make sound decisions for our health? The question I like to ask, is how do I want to get there? What process do I want to go through in order to thrive? Thriving requires a journey and I know personally that I am most interested in nourishing myself and those around me. So my bottom line question no matter what other modalities I enlist is where is t... read more
Tue, August 11, 2009 - 6:41 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
Relocation for mysef as a bioregional herbalist (one who chooses to incorporate the plants that grow nearby) has proven to be an opportunity to connect with new plants on a more intimate level. 5 years ago I moved from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest.

One of those plants is Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as Bee Balm or wild bergomot. While I grew Monarda didyma in my garden while living in Seattle, I did not harvest very much, as there were only a few plants. I occasionally harve... read more
Mon, August 3, 2009 - 6:04 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I have been watching and studying the information about the flu virus that started in Mexico and is affecting people around the world. I wanted to offer suggestions around prevention as well as care. Prevention is the best first course of action, followed by appropriate treatment. Prevention in my mind includes, not panicking, gathering information, following the safe practices offered by the CDC (listed below) and knowing what plants grow around you that you can use to combat this flu if it ... read more
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:22 AM permalink - 3 comments
 
I posted the below entry on the Herbal Wisdom Tribe, but also wanted to post it here:

I spent most of the day at our local ecology center, it was their 23rd annual flap jack days. Pancake breakfast with REAL maple syrup and tours of the sugar bush or maple grove. Fun day..good music and a wonderful turn out. The sap is flowing nicely and some of the containers on the trees we tapped were almost overflowing when we got to them for collection!

Went for a walk and found the first skunk c... read more
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Re: Power With vs. Power Over (in Nonviolent Communication) To add, Patti I would love to hear what you are feeling and needing. I can try to guess, I am wondering if the silence is confusing and you are perhaps wanting connection? Just a quess of course, but do let us know. I personally would love to con... read more
discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 4:31 PM
Re: Let's Talk Plants: Hawthorn (in Herbal Wisdom) I make hawthorn jelly, syrup and infused vinegar. The fruit is small so it is hard to make other food with it, but I suspect others might have some thoughts. I use black hawthorn to make a jam and I have made one of my favorite lacto fermented sod... read more
discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 1:56 PM
Re: Burdock pickles (in Herbal Wisdom) I add it to fermented ginger carrots, which is a recipe in nourishing traditions. This is really good. I have not fermented it by itself, that would be an interesting experience. I also recently took the pickles to an event and a few days prior, I... read more
discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 1:54 PM
Re: Terms to know: EMMENAGOGUE (in Herbal Wisdom) Here is a link where you can listen to the pronunciation. forvo.com/word/emmenagogue/

Blessings
Linda
discussion post on Fri, November 20, 2009 - 11:40 AM
Terms to know: EMMENAGOGUE (in Herbal Wisdom) Emmenagogue--an herb that acts on the reproductive system. It strengths and balances the cellular tissues by stimulating blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus. Emmenagogue's promote menstruation and in sufficient quantities they have the capaci... read more
discussion post on Thu, November 19, 2009 - 4:58 PM
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