Posts by Andy Rowan

What herbs are flourishing in your corner of the world right now? These days I am wildcrafting St. John’s wort and gingko, tincturing California poppy and skullcap and drying anise hyssop, calendula and other wonderful medicinals. It’s a fine time to be thinking about tea blends and healing salves we can create come fall. Cold…

Spring is upon us and it is especially exciting this year to see and feel the new growth happening all around us. Sitting with the plants this season I am gravitating toward heart-supporting plants. These botanicals are often easily available so let’s take a look at a few. ​ Rose (Rosa rugosa) Rose petals are…