Botanical Blogs
The Simplicity of Lavender
Born on spikes of beautiful purple flowers, the fragrance of lavender is soothing yet stimulating all at once. The fragrant essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy. Essential oils are a component of aromatic plants and some believe are the very essence of plants. Lavender essential oil is the most versatile and useful of all plant essences.
Violet Honey Recipe: Sweet Floral Infusion
My absolute favorite way to enjoy this lovely plant is to infuse violet flowers in honey. The flavor of the flowers and of the honey harmonize together magically. It really is incredibly tasty and makes me think that this must be the perfect fairy food. Violet honey is wonderful on toast, biscuits, in tea or by the spoonful, and it is easy to make. Read on for information to make your own!
Bath Magic! An Instructive For 5 DIY Herbal Baths
Bathing in water infused with the goodness of herbs, essential oils and other healthful ingredients is a lovely, healing way to care for yourself or another.
Honey Bee Chamomile Lotion Bars
Flecked with bits of chamomile, these lotion bars are extremely moisturizing, super soothing and quick to absorb.
Essential Oils for Use In Bathing
Here is a quick little guide to some commonly used essential oils for bathing and body care. There are so very many to choose from!
The Art Of Bathing
I love baths. I love water and how it has the power to wash away everything, absolutely everything. Stress, dirt, illness, concerns and on and on...
Make Your Own Aromatherapy Spritzer: A Simple Guide
Create custom aromatherapy spritzers with our easy guide! Learn about the benefits of lavender, lemon, rosemary, and other essential oils for relaxation, mood boosting, and skincare. Perfect for home and personal use.
How To Make A Hydrosol
Hydrosols are the delicious aromatic waters that are created during steam distillation of essential oils.
How to Use Herbal Preparations Wisely
Would you like to discover how to use herbs and herbal preparations wisely? As with anything, there are benefits and risks to using herbs. Yet there are simple guidelines that can help us to approach and use herbs safely! Find resources below to help set you on the path to enjoying herbs with surety.
Spiced Elder Berry Syrup
This syrup is deliciously lip-smacking! Filled with juicy berry flavor and a nice ginger spice, it will help keep you and your family healthily strong during cold and flu season.
Sunrise Lemon Herbal Bath
Today, being up with the sun, I had the chance to take a lovely sunrise lemon bath. Smells great? Yes! Invigorating? Yes, yes!