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Author: Kalili
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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum): Woodland Healer of Many Talents
A Woodland Beauty with Healing Strength Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), also called Cranesbill, is a native perennial long admired in or near North American woodlands. From April to June, its five-petaled lavender-pink blooms scatter soft color while its deeply cut leaves form an elegant, green canopy through the growing season. Beyond its beauty, Wild Geranium…
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Herbal Education at the County Fair – A Booth Rooted in Tradition, July 31st-Aug 3rd
A Master Herbalist shares why whole-plant medicine making still matters in a world of mass-produced ‘natural’ products. From July 31 to August 3, I participated as an indoor vendor, sharing Herbal Education at the County Fair through four full days of meaningful conversation. While most fair booths centered on entertainment, food or retail, mine focused on something…
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Selling Herbal Plant Starts and Sharing Healing Wisdom at Pepé Fest, May 18th
Herbal Plant Starts Are the Perfect Way to Begin Healing Naturally In May, I had the opportunity to participate in Pepé Fest, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity, wellness, and small business. I shared booth space with my daughters’ handmade business, Twin Lee, and together we welcomed a steady stream of festivalgoers curious about natural healing,…
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Creating Medicinal Pine Needle Honey
Did you know you can make a medicinal honey by macerating (soaking) pine needles in raw honey? You sure can! This delightful preparation not only offers a unique flavor but also concentrates the health benefits of both pine and honey into a simple, powerful remedy. This is known as Pine Needle Honey. Foraging for Pine…
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Cucumber – The Cooling Healer
From Kitchen Staple to Botanical Medicine Cabinet Introduction Familiar, refreshing and often overlooked, the garden cucumber is far more than a crisp summer snack. Behind its cool, watery bite lies a legacy of traditional use as food and medicine. From digestive relief to skin care, from hydration to parasite cleansing, cucumber has quietly served for…
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The Fragrant Healer: Medicinal Benefits of Meadowsweet Revealed
Discover Why Herbalists Still Turn to Medicinal Benefits of Meadowsweet Today Graceful, fragrant and deeply healing, Meadowsweet has long been revered for its ability to ease pain, calm the stomach and soothe the spirit. A flowering perennial of damp meadows and streambanks, it has earned its place in the herbal apothecary as one of nature’s gentlest yet…
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Herbal Education Booth at the Sip N Shop – May 3rd
Connecting through plants and learning at my herbal education booth On May 3rd, I set up a Growing Traditions herbal education booth at the Sip N Shop, hosted at Wine 121, bringing along a selection of vibrant herbal plant starts, free educational handouts and a curated table of books and resources to explore. I also…
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First-Ever Plant & Seed Exchange – April 26, 2025
Plant & Seed Exchange – April 26, 2025 In coordination with the Clinton Neighborhood Organization and several generous sponsors, I organized the first-ever Plant & Seed Exchange on April 26, 2025. Hosted on the school grounds of Clinton Elementary, the event welcomed between 225–250 community members on a beautiful spring morning — a true celebration of neighborly spirit, shared…