Calendula (Calendula officinalis) also known as pot marigold is a versatile flower that is easy to grow. Calendula has been used as an edible flower as well as for medicine for centuries. If you want to grow a plant that provides beauty to the garden but can easily...
Purchasing gift items for someone that loves essential oils or aromatherapy can be such a challenge. I do have a few ideas for all levels of interest. This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of the products I have recommended, I may receive a...
We know that animals have a stronger sense of smell then humans. What we are unsure of is does their sense of smell work in the same way as humans? At this time, we don’t have any scientific proof if scent works like it does with humans. Many non-aromatherapy related...
The growth of aromatherapy and essential oil use has filtered over to use with dogs. Using essential oils with dogs can be done safely and effectively, but there are important things to consider. Do not just follow a random recipe you found online please! The loyalty...
The spring of 2020 is one that will go down in history due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many countries required businesses to shut down and people to stay at home. One thing that I noticed on social media a lot of people turned to the garden for a distraction. Hopefully,...
Hydrosols are the product of distilling aromatic botanicals. With the growth of aromatherapy understanding hydrosols and how they can benefit you is important. They are often referred to as the byproduct of distilling plants for essential oils. But there is a...
As the climate keeps changing, we must be prepared for different types of weather. We need to adapt our landscape to support the surface areas around us. One way to help is by planning a rain garden. What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a shallow...
Do you have a gardener in your life that you are trying to find a unique gift for? As a fellow garden lover I have combed through many sites when I need new items. I wanted to put together a list of some items that are useful and fun. A cold frame can help extend a...
What is an herbal salve? A salve as defined by dictionary.com is “a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.”1 Salves generally include an oil and a wax to create a semi-solid material. Today people use the terms “lotion bars” or “balms” to also...
Things are rapidly changing in our world. Not only are we facing a viral pandemic in 2020, but we are seeing more areas of unstable weather. No matter where you live in the United States or elsewhere you could face a natural disaster, are you prepared? Depending...