Autumn
Homemade Natural Calendula Infused Oil for DIY Skincare
If you’re not in love with Calendula yet, you’re about to fall head over heels. Growing calendula (calendula officinalis) in our gardens has been so much fun over the years. Calendula has to be one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. It’s a great flowering herb for beginner gardeners to cultivate. Dried calendula flowers…
How to Make Goldenrod Infused Herbal Oil: A DIY Recipe
Autumn is the season of goldenrod (solidago), a final flowering herb of summer with bright yellow flowers and long, slender stalks. Their leaves hold a heavy herbal aroma cherished for their mood-uplifting qualities. Indigenous and nature-loving artists have long used goldenrod as a natural dye source. The bright flowers generate a shocking yellow color that…
How to Make Natural DIY Goldenrod Whipped Body Butter
Goldenrod, with its yellow bunches of flowers on long stalks, gets blamed for allergies and allergic reactions. In reality, it’s ragweed that is to blame, and Goldenrod is one of the best plant allies for immune support and calming itchy skin. Often used to ease eczema and other skin conditions due to seasonal shifts, Goldenrod…
How to Make Cinnamon and Clove Autumn Shower Steamers| Essential Oil Recipe
These cinnamon and clove DIY shower steamers are fun and fast to whip up. They are the perfect way to warm up on chilly mornings and add a touch of essential oil aromatherapy to your days. Plus, they are fantastic homemade gifts that give a spa-like experience to anyone this holiday season. Spice up your…
A How-to Guide for Growing Great Hardneck Garlic
If you’ve never tried growing garlic, autumn is your chance to get started. It’s one of the last plants we sow in the fall, and the first to appear in early spring. Hardneck varieties are easy to grow and have a more robust flavor than softneck varieties. For most growers, October and December are the…
How to Make Homemade Sugar Scrub with Turmeric & Ginger
Give your skin a stunning autumn glow with a homemade sugar scrub featuring turmeric powder and ginger essential oil. Sugar scrubs are a natural and straightforward way to add exfoliation to your skincare routine. This recipe uses a dash of turmeric powder and a few drops of ginger essential oil to give the scrub a…
How to Make Non-Alcoholic Immune Support Spritzer With Elderberry Syrup
As the days grow shorter and the cold season sets in, naturally support your immune system with the power of elderberries and citrus juice. Non-alcoholic Elderberry and Citrus Immune Support Spritzer is easy to make and a tasty way to consume your daily antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, this recipe is perfect for adults…
BOTANICAL ANTHOLOGY: AUTUMN 2022, A DIGITAL MAGAZINE FOR PLANT LOVERS
The Botanical Anthology: Autumn 2022 edition launches TODAY! It’s been a fantastic process to be part of this work of creativity, love, and deep appreciation for the natural world. Within the pages of the Botanical Anthology Autumn edition, you will find the incredible work of 30 women from around the world. Together, we have created…
How to Make Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Sugar Scrub DIY Recipe
Sugar scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate your skin and keep it healthy. This brown sugar and cinnamon sugar scrub is also infused with cinnamon’s healing and nourishing benefits. Treat your skin to this simple yet elegant scrub, or give it as a gift! Benefits of Cinnamon I’m sure you have met this aromatic…
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