by Dan Riegler | Sep 6, 2014 | Apothecary, DIY & Recipes, Harvest to Table
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...
by Dan Riegler | Jan 24, 2014 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Herbal Products, Herbal Products, Wildcrafting
Witch Hazel oil-Oleum Hamamelis The summer’s harvest yielded a fantastic Witch Hazel oil. This is a fragrant, cooling and astringent healing oil made from fresh Hamamelis Virginiana leaves, Violet absolute and Vitamin E.. I am very, very pleased with the...
by Dan Riegler | May 26, 2013 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Astrology, Astrology, Distillation, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Harvest to Table, Herbal Products, Herbal Products, Herbal Remedies, Wildcrafting
Being Saturday’s Child and ruled by Saturn, this last full moon was perfect for harvesting Witch Hazel leaves and twigs at their fullness, before they succumb to bugs and the wear and tear of the year. I feel a sense of delight each time I point out Witch Hazel...