by Dan Riegler | May 21, 2016 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Astrology, Astrology, Ethics & Sustainability, Plant Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Wildcrafting, workshops
The Viridis Genii Symposium Plant Magic, Mysticism, and Medicine June 3rd — June 6th 2016 As some of you know, I will be presenting the keynote speech and conducting a workshop at the Viridis Genii symposium beginning of June in Portland Oregon. The premise of this...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 5, 2014 | Apothecary, Distillation, DIY, Essential Oils, Wildcrafting
It is very easy to distill the essential oils from our local North American Pine, Spruce and Fir tree saps ourselves, but, to fully capture the exquisite qualities this type of small-scale distillation can offer us, a different approach and perspective is called for....
by Dan Riegler | Apr 25, 2013 | Apothecary, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Harvest to Table, Herbal Remedies, Wildcrafting
A Wood Sprite told me last week it was almost Friday, and she had spied some Violets open and ready, suggested it might be time to make some Violet flower syrup. Unfortunately it rained most of that day, so visiting the Violets was postponed. I hope this coming Friday...
by Dan Riegler | Apr 16, 2013 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Astrology, Astrology, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Harvest to Table, Herbal Products, Herbal Products, Plant Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Wildcrafting
Now is the season, the possibilities of this years bounty are starting to bubble up in our minds. Wild wines, Jams, Jellies, confections and preserves, fritters and frittatas. Wild Mushrooms and May-apples. SPRING is here! Symbol of potential and new beginnings, new...
by Dan Riegler | Apr 3, 2013 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Distillation, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Essential Oils, Harvest to Table, Herbal Products, Herbal Products, Herbal Remedies, Plant Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Wildcrafting
Wild Ginger- Asarum Canadense Not many people are familiar with Wild Ginger. It is one of those unique, well hidden treasures of the deep woods that some Canadians or Northeastern Americans might come across, but most would not recognize. This may be a good thing. I...
