The Cedar Path – Cedar as Medicine in Iowa

The Cedar Path – Cedar as Medicine in Iowa

This is an updated version of my article on medicinal cedar and juniper, published back in March 2014. It’s also…

Jupiter Ridge 2019 CSA | Week 1 Newsletter

Jupiter Ridge 2019 CSA | Week 1 Newsletter

Greetings CSA Members! (Or non-members who happen to be reading, or even potential future members…) Heading into our first CSA…

Finding My Roots: Enjoying Herbal Roots and Root Vegetables in a Late Spring

Finding My Roots: Enjoying Herbal Roots and Root Vegetables in a Late Spring

I know what most Iowans (and other Midwestern denizens) are probably thinking right now: it seems like spring is never…

Crafting Chaga Double Extract

Crafting Chaga Double Extract

Ever harvested the chaga mushroom? If you’ve never lived in the north woods (or spent time in these environments), I…

Beet, Peach, and Goldenrod Shrub (For Allergies)

Beet, Peach, and Goldenrod Shrub (For Allergies)

Nothing beats a tasty allergy tonic in the form of a shrub mocktail – that is, one containing beets, peaches, and goldenrod. Learn how to make it here.