Happy Imbolc everyone! And what fun that the holiday coincides with yesterday’s full moon and Groundhog Day. It’s like the universe is determined to give us something to celebrate. Imbolc has always felt like a holiday that requires a little extra faith and positivity. It represents the turning of the wheel and the coming of Spring; but the reality is gray days and subzero temps, ha! Ice, snow, and biting winds don’t feel very Spring-like. And yet…we must have faith that it is coming. This...

Welcome to 2026 friends! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely holiday season and are gearing up for an incredible new year. I really value this time of year. It’s a time of quiet, warm stews, muted colors and fresh bread. I use this time to really ‘Winter’ - I retreat to my home, read books, focus on working with my hands, and sort through my hopes and goals. One of my favorite herbs to Winter with is Chicory ( Cichorium intybus.) Chicory, particularly when roasted, has a deep, bitter, and earthy...

Here we are, the last full moon of 2025! Tonight’s moon is known as the Long Night’s Moon or Frost Moon. I’m choosing to highlight an herb that is still growing well in my garden bed despite our recent light frost - Oregano. Oregano ( Origanum vulgare)  is often overlooked as a medicinal herb and I’m determined to help change that! Energetically, Oregano is hot and diffusive. Its heat helps to break up stagnation in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Like many other members...