The Garden
The Wild World of Seeds
Many of us feel the rising spring energy and NEED to plant something into the soil. If you’re a vegetable gardener you’ve been receiving seed catalogs to leisurely cultivate your…
Read MoreFall Equinox 2020
We find ourselves here, at the balance point of the year, again, the autumnal equinox. The celestial pause, resonating in our bones to mark the transition from the vigorous growth…
Read MoreHow to Know If growing Cannabis is for me?
Many people have been curious about growing cannabis and usually come up against two major concerns. The first is legal issues; am I “allowed” to grow this plant, and if…
Read MoreFirst Stirrings of Spring
Funny how a month ago the onslaught of seed catalogues was too overwhelming and I shouted, “I’m not ready yet!” and quickly scrolled by photos of people’s seed orders. Now…
Read MoreA Few Moments About My Mentor, Rosemary Gladstar
Rosemary Gladstar is one of the people responsible for reigniting western herbalism here in the U.S. You can read her long list of accomplishments elsewhere, from authoring many books on…
Read MoreBlackbirds! Bluebirds! & Snowdrops Oh My!
Yesterday the first flock of Red-winged Black birds arrived here at Heartstone. These true harbingers of spring show up like a noisy gang of teenagers arriving home after school looking…
Read MoreSeeds for Thought
By, Kris The 4th Annual Herbal Hoedown was wonderful! Held at 6 Circles Farm in Lodi, it was bursting with plant-loving people, teachers, delicious food and medicines. If you haven’t…
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