And the Plants Will Set You Free

Through knowing and using the plants that grow around us—the ones in our backyard, the weeds that resist all efforts to control them, the abundance and diversity of the species in the Cascadian forests—we are more whole, secure and free. What’s right under our feet are, by their very nature, agents of freedom. [Read full post]

Design Thinking for the Creative Herbalist

As herbalists, we are naturally using design processes all the time. Working in the plant and human world for the purpose of healing we are constantly dealing in very complex worlds. I want to push you to go past what you know is comfortable and reimagine your practice so you are doing the wildest, most liberating brilliant work that you can. [Read full post]

Aesthetic & Beauty in Practice

It’s touching the dirt, digging roots, preparing and sipping beautiful garden tea blends, smelling the flowers, having my apothecary full of jars containing gorgeous, whole-leaf herbs. Microwaving a wack bag of herb tea is a completely different game. Authentic botanical practice is a lifestyle that honors the sanctity of life and the ecological patterns around us. It’s how we connect to the larger planetary system. [Read full post]

Spring Workshops presented by the Olympia Free Herbal Clinic

By Renée A.D. | Published: April 9, 2012

Hey all, happy Spring! Words can’t express the elation brought by the sunshine, blooming trees, skunk cabbage and warm breezes.

I’m continuing my writing hiatus as I’m focusing on my health, which is the reason posts have been sparse lately. I hope to be back at it in a few weeks. In the meantime, check out the free workshops we’re presenting this Spring. All classes are free, open to the public, and take place at the beautiful Evergreen State College.

This entry was posted in Announcements, Events. Bookmark the permalink. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

2 Comments

Wave59

Posted October 25, 2012 at 3:45 am | Permalink

Most plants grow in the ground, with stems above, and roots below. Water and some nutrients come from the roots. The evaporation of water from pores in the leaves pulls water through the plant. This is called transpiration.
entrepreneurs

Posted December 31, 2012 at 11:03 am | Permalink

This is very attention-grabbing,I have bookmark your website and look ahead to in quest of more of your magnificent post. Also, I’ve shared your web site in my social networks