news & notes
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Wildcrafting: Elder Flowers
Historical lore abounds in regards to the lovely elder tree. Plentiful across Iowa both wild and cultivated it’s been featured in fairy tales, magic making, and herbal remedies going back to the stone age. Sweetly scented and pleasant with honey, it’s considered an herbal ally for children and adults alike. Elder flowers make a delicious…
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Recipe: Holy Basil Pesto
For book club this month I read Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by David Winston and Steven Maimes, which was a pretty interested read. According to the authors, the three things that are key in an herb being considered an “adaptogen” is that it is 1) Tonic – can be taken daily long…
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DIY garlic oil
Making your own garlic oil is easy. Here is how I mixed up a batch in my kitchen.
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Book review: The Ayurveda Way
Each month at the Little Woods’ shop we host an herbal book club (every 3rd Thursday from noon – 1pm except holidays). We selected this book a few months back for summer knowing our lives would be full of travel and outdoor time. It’s digest format was perfect. She starts with her own story, her…
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Welcome to Little Woods Herbal
I love teaching people about plants that grow on the edges. They remind us that life often thrives after disruption — Rosemary Gladstar Little Woods has grown and changed and sped up and slowed down these last 5 years. I have an amazing team working with me every day and happily, our next phase is…