Tag: herbalism

• Keep your hearts open

  

  Herbalism amd gardening cannot be apolitical.

  ligayagardener

  November 28, 2024

  Activism

  Activism, freedom, genocide, herbalism, palestine, politics, state violence

• Minty goodness

  Folks sometimes ask me about the different kinds of Mints, how to identify them and how to use them medicinally. Heres a little intro to all that. More to come later!

  ligayagardener

  October 28, 2024

  Foraging, Gardening, Herbs, Nature

  botany, Gawler Kitchen, health, herbal, herbalism, Herbalists, Herbs, Mentha, Mints, Nature, peppermint, River Mint, Spearmint, Water Mint

• Afternoon infusions at the Precinct

  

  I’m giving a workshop on creating herbal teas and infusions, in conjunction with our friends at the Precinct in Playford.

  ligayagardener

  October 11, 2024

  Events, Gardening, The Precinct, Workshops, Workshops

  Community, herbalism, Herbs, infusions, Playford, The Precinct, Workshops

• Winter hue and a little blue.

  

  The grey weather can bring us down but the red in the grape leaves can boost our health and pick us up.

  ligayagardener

  August 1, 2024

  food, Herbs, Kitchen

  antioxidants, diet, food, health, herbalism, Herbs, Kitchen, winter

• Unguentum Sambuci Viride et Flavo

  

  A new take on a classic remedy for minor wounds and external ailments. It mixes the healing properties of Grapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Elder Leaves, Calendula and St. John’s Wort to make a beautiful, green ointment.

  ligayagardener

  July 18, 2024

  Herbs, Kitchen, remedies

  calendula, elder leaves, essential-oils, Gardening, health, herbal remedies, herbalism, Herbs, kitchen herbalism, natural-remedies, ointments, st. john’s wort, ungents