Category Archives: Conscious nature collaboration

Cherry bark

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Angelyn

I recently received the gift of a broken limb from a wild black cherry tree (Prunus serotina).  Portions of it were a perfect size for obtaining fresh cherry bark for a tincture or a cough syrup.  When I got the … Continue reading →

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Harvesting and sowing seed (with toad)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Angelyn

I am a seed saver.  My tendency has always been to let plants go to seed just so I can observe and photographically document the process.  Another benefit is that I have seed from plants which grew in my garden … Continue reading →

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Of valerian and garlic

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Angelyn

This photo shows my “mother” valerian (Valeriana officinalis) plant which I grew from seed a few years ago.  Each year it comes back larger and stronger.  Two years ago I noticed another valerian plant growing some distance away from this … Continue reading →

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Boneset syrup

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Angelyn

Fresh from the refrigerator . . . boneset syrup.  I made this a couple weeks ago in preparation for winter cold and flu season.  I was unsure if I would need it since I do not often get colds (although … Continue reading →

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Indian tobacco

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Angelyn

Earlier this summer I discovered this plant beginning to bloom.  After some searching I learned that it is usually called “Indian tobacco” and its latin name is Lobelia inflata.  I also learned it is a medicinal plant.  I repeatedly saw … Continue reading →

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Boneset harvest

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Angelyn

I harvested, dried and saved boneset for the first time about six weeks ago.  Remember all those boneset stems hanging to dry?  Well I removed the leaves from their stems, crumbled them and put them in this jar. I connected … Continue reading →

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Planting white sweet potatoes

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Angelyn

Although red sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, I enjoy white sweet potatoes even more.  They have a heavier texture than the red ones and taste a bit “nutty” to me. I saved a few white sweet potatoes … Continue reading →

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New shade garden

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Angelyn

Here is a close view of the Carolina allspice which I just planted in the new shade garden.  Last week I purchased the shrubs after getting the information about which shrubs to buy.  Then I spent several days clearing the … Continue reading →

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Miracle sprouting

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Angelyn

Yesterday I planted lots of bean seeds while the wind ebbed and roared around me.  Last night torrential rains arrived.  And today this bean seed sprouted.  Hey, this working with the non-physical energies of nature really works! [Subsequent note:  The … Continue reading →

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Creating shade garden from dead oak

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Angelyn

A medium sized oak tree shaded the southern exposure deck last year. . . until it suddenly died mid-summer.  I felt so bad about losing that tree.  Then I realized it was an opportunity to plant some other native trees … Continue reading →

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