by raven | Nov 28, 2017 | Wanderings of a Wildcrafter
I wrote this article in early spring for our little local paper, The Mountain Telegraph. This morning I woke up craving this green beauty and started the day off with a cup of dried stinging nettle tea. As winter settles in, I find myself daydreaming...
by raven | Nov 28, 2017 | Wanderings of a Wildcrafter
This is the time of year that I start the journey to go inwards, a time of self evaluation, reflection, allowing some space into my normally hectic life to discover in the quiet that I have possibly become complacent in areas of my life, lacking creative inspiration,...
by raven | Nov 28, 2017 | Wanderings of a Wildcrafter
As any one with chickens would know, chickens are a constant source of entertainment, flutters and antics, random shoe pecking and quick cuddles. There are always one or two chickens that stand out from the flock, either for their curiosity or odd-ness. Dandelion...
by raven | Nov 28, 2017 | Wanderings of a Wildcrafter
Junipers berries, which are really a cone, are sweet, peppery, citrusy and another one of my favorite finds while out wandering the woods. When the ground is not covered in snow, preferably late summer as the berries I am on the hunt for are at their sweetest, I keep...
by raven | Nov 28, 2017 | Wanderings of a Wildcrafter
Signs of Spring It is almost that time of year to be collecting Poplar buds, those sticky, spring- scented little buds that are incredibly healing in their properties as an anti-inflammatory and help to ease the aches and pains of arthritis and antiseptic properties,...
