Mountain Balm Herbals
Welcome to Mountain Balm Herbals! My intention for this website is to provide information on herbalism and other aspects of natural healing, as well as information about my line of natural hand-crafted health and body care products. It is a work in progress, and I will be continually adding new material. Please visit often.
Blog
Solstice Blessings
12/22/2011 12:12
How I love the Winter Solstice, the long, deep quiet night. For me, Winter never lasts long enough. I know a lot of people would think that’s a crazy thing to say, especially those living in the Northern latitudes where the first frost comes in September and doesn’t relinquish its icy...
Waiting for the Rain
12/03/2011 13:49
Here in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it stops raining in late spring, and after the initial leafing out and awakening of the deciduous trees and bulbs from their winter sleep, everything begins to die. The hills and fields turn brown and the grass crunches beneath your feet. If you...
Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference
11/18/2011 11:37
Something else I did this fall was attend the incredible Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference in September. I had heard it was great, but it far exceeded my expectations. It was held at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico, a beautiful and inspiring place all on its own, but add to...
A Busy Autumn
11/17/2011 22:17
Autumn has always been my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, colorful leaves, early twilight, sense of completion after summer's wild fecundity. I look forward to eating soup and spending time in front of the woodstove with a book and a cup of tea. But so far, I haven't been...
