11.25.2017 Around the Island Back to Your Roots: How to make herbal smudge sticks “Gather them before the frost, they want to be used,” she whispered. Sonomi, my sweet farmer friend, handed me the garden clippers from her apron pocket. Her gesture nodding...
09.29.2017 Around the Island Back to Your Roots: A moment in thyme There is as an old photograph of my mother’s garden that I keep tucked away in one of my favorite old herbals. I enjoy stumbling upon it from time...
08.23.2017 Around the Island Back to Your Roots: The sweet benefits of basil Basil uplifts my spirit like no other plant in the garden. Just the smell of it elevates my mood, awakens my senses and gets me motivated. Valued as an...
06.09.2017 Around the Island Back to Your Roots: Monarda and its many uses Monarda is a popular perennial plant used in bee and butterfly gardens. Fragrant patches of it emerge throughout my yard and landscape. I pick a leaf off of the...
05.12.2017 Around the Island Back to Your Roots: The perfect swarm I have learned that there is no hiding when Mother Nature has something for you to experience. There are moments to witness and lessons to learn within each and every...