Calendula, an introduction and Harvest

by Dan Riegler on September 6, 2014September 6, 2014

Harvest and make medicine from local and organically grown Calendula flowers at the Apothecary’s Garden this Sunday Calendula is likely one of the best known, easiest to grow and use medicinal herbs in the Western world. With a strong affinity for healing the skin, Calendula is used fresh or dry, in an infusion, oil or salve. It quickly soothes […]

9 Tips- for making a Kick Ass Wildflower Wine

by Dan Riegler on April 16, 2013May 9, 2013

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 endeavors. so let’s get started. Experience has shown me a good recipe is […]

Bitter Myrrh, Libra Moon, a Tincture

by Dan Riegler on March 27, 2013March 27, 2013

FULL MOON IN LIBRA Ruled astrologically by the Moon, as some other bitter plants, it is time to tincture Myrrh. Today’s full moon in Libra, is closest to the spring equinox and appropriately, represents equilibrium and balance. The symbol for Libra are the scales. Its keyword is Balance. Balance between male and female energies. Winter and Summer. […]

St. John’s Wort Oil 2012 an “Astrodynamic” Preparation

by Dan Riegler on January 24, 2013February 1, 2014

St. John’s Wort Oil 2012 Harvested and processed in small batches by hand according to traditionalAlchemical/Astrological methods St John’s Wort Oil 2010 St. John’s Wort, A.K.A. Hypericum Perforatum, is a powerful medicinal herb found growing over most of the northern hemisphere. Besides its well-known anti-depressant properties, the oil extracted from its flowers […]