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Native American Herbs of the Northeast
A look to the past reveals some of the most important plants used by Eastern woodland tribes – and an inestimable connection to nature.
My adventure into the historical uses of many Native American plants began when Maine native Kerry Hardy, author of Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki, presented a program for Western Maine’s Greater Lovell Land Trust, billed as “Native American Plant Medicine” last summer. So many plants and so many uses! I was intrigued to find out more about these plants and explore the wealth of medicinal knowledge from Eastern Woodlands tribes like the Mohawk, Wyandot {Huron}, and Iroquois. From Hardy’s work, as well as from the research of author Charlotte Erichsen-Brown, I enjoyed a glimpse into how these tribes looked to nature for healing – and how early pioneers benefited from their knowledge.
The Essential Elderberry
Hardy’s book focuses on…
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Oro Expeditions After Dark ~ July 22nd
By Paula Cas
Join us Sunday, July 22nd at 9:00 pm EDT for the next edition of Oro Expeditions Ater Dark.
A Druid’s Guide to Connecting With Nature, Part III: Nature Engagement
Leading you in deeper!
I’ve heard a lot of conversation in the nature spirituality community, including the druid community, about not touching nature, leaving it alone, to simply “be”. I remember one influential druid speaking at an event and saying, “The best thing you can do in nature is pick up the garbage and get out.” From a certain standpoint, this perspective makes a lot of sense. It is the same perspective held by many conservationists trying to preserve pristine lands or lands that have been replanted and are healing; the best thing that can be done is figure out how to keep people from mucking them up, pick up garbage, and leave them undisturbed. Because people have a tendency to come in, move things about, pick things, disrupt ecosystems, and generally cause havoc. Or worse, much, much worse. Further, in a world where most humans can’t identify even five…
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How to Brew Herbal Sun Tea
Cool down with delicious, thirst-quenching herbal sun tea. Follow a few simple steps to enjoy a variety of refreshing flavors that are perfect for front porch sipping. Solar tea has never tasted so good.
Fresh organic herbs produce healthier, more refreshing teas, so pick your ingredients straight from the garden or buy from a local grower. All you need to make solar tea is a quart canning jar (good for preserving the herbs’ fragrant oils and properties), water, coarsely cut herbs of choice and sunshine.
To start, toss a half cup to 1 cup of fresh herbs into the canning jar. With practice, adjust this amount to suit your taste and the plants’ nature. Add water, a lid, and a few shakes. Place the jar where it will receive full sunlight, such as on a rooftop, open field or driveway. If possible, give the mixture a couple more shakes throughout…
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The Ultimate Sun and Plant Connection; Summer Sun Tea
Connecting sun, plants and water is one of the easiest ways to bring herbalism into your life during the summer months.
As plant lovers, we spend time every day during the seasons connecting personally with the foods & plants in our gardens, and the wild spaces around our homes. But no matter where you are, and your level of training in herbalism, sun tea is simple to make, and enjoyed by everyone. Herb availability will change throughout the season as different leaves and flowers come into bloom, so it’s something we do all summer long and like getting creative with our recipes.
My favorite way to make a fresh sun tea is to walk around the garden and pluck a few herbs here and there, noticing which ones are ready to harvest and let the tea blend form itself. If you want to get to know the flavor and energetics…
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Regional traditional folk symbolism of Lublin, Poland
Crypto And Then Some … July 19th
By Paula Cas
Join us Thursday, July 20th at 9:00 pm EDT for a new edition of Crypto And Then Some … Hosted by Oro and Paula Cas
Now’s The Time To Harvest This Great North American Superfood!
Greetings!
I’m excited to partner with Forager’s Harvest in Bruce, Wisconsin for an evening mushroom walk on Thursday, August 9th. We’ll explore the area in search of summer mushrooms, as well as identify mushrooms that participants bring to the program. If you’re in the Midwest this August 9th, I’d love to meet you! More information can be found here.
Next, let’s talk about foods that are super…
When many people think of the word “superfood,” images of expensive powders, fancy juices, and exotic herbs come to mind.
When I think of the word “superfood,” images of local plants, backyard weeds, and brambly fruits come to mind.
As nature would have it, North America (and every habitable continent!) is replete with a cornucopia of superfoods manifested as wild fruits, nuts, seeds, and herbs.
The wild blueberry is one common fruit that, despite its ubiquity, is certainly a superfood in every sense of the word. Tasty, abundant, and brimming with health-promoting compounds, its value to both humans and wildlife cannot be overstated.
I recently spent some time in the company of a few wild blueberry shrubs and decided to document the experience. If you’re interested in learning why I recommend the wild blueberry as a regular component of the human diet (and garden!), check out the brand new video!
Have you been finding any choice edible mushrooms lately? Here’s a list of 8 edible fungi you’re likely to encounter during the warmest weeks of the year… especially after a good rainfall!
Thanks for reading and watching, and as always, thank you for your support!
Astrorisa Moon Message: Passions are ignited July 19, 2018
HELLO MOON FOLLOWERS & SUBSCRIBERS!
Blood Moon ~ Lunar Eclipse – Full Moon -Time!
Transit explanation in video
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Astrorisa Moon Forecaster:
July 27, 2018 Aquarius Full Moon
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This blood lunar eclipse moon time will last 1 hour, 43 minutes, and 16 minutes. This indicates its effects will last for a few years to come. We and the world will be in a sort of fix it, or clean up mode for awhile. This is another reason why we must not add to the junk pile, by giving into the aggressive warrior energies that ride into this eclipsed moon season. Remain calm, my people.
From the Astrorisa Moon Forecast Reading…”How can we work through this moon time to maximize our ire (blessings)?
During these 27 days, some will try to force their movement forward, not adhering to patience or understanding. Prepare, plan, and practice instead of giving into frustration or making self-sabotaging moves. In planning, and practicing for success, when opportunities come, and it’ll likely come swiftly during this lunar time, we can be ready and more successful in our pursuits…”
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Perform “cooling and cutting the heat energy” work for yourself and family. Keep the home cool by burning sage, palo santo, and lavender herbs. Avoid reacting and responding to aggressive and antagonistic people. Avoid places where these energies and individuals are likely to assemble. Avoid wearing red, or eating spicy foods during this blood moon season. Connect with these energies not to ignite aggression but to ignite a passion to get something completed, to look Truth in its face, to invigorate your being, to dive into Joy.
(Okana Etawa)
See you all again when the moon is full!
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