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a small dirt trail through grass under a canopy of trees in late summer

a small dirt trail through grass under a canopy of trees in late summer

The Medicine of Slowness & Simplicity

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Sep 82 min read

small, light purple flowers blooming as the grass in the background begins to brown.

small, light purple flowers blooming as the grass in the background begins to brown.

Autumn Doesn't Have to be the Sickness Season

SEASONAL: AUTUMN

Aug 252 min read

a small path leading through tall pines trees in late summer, everything still so green

a small path leading through tall pines trees in late summer, everything still so green

The Fire of Summer has Burned (and a special blend: Soothe & Sway)

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Aug 113 min read

a chalkboard written with various colors that lists the days events at a local cidery, Keepsake, for HerbFest 2026

a chalkboard written with various colors that lists the days events at a local cidery, Keepsake, for HerbFest 2026

HerbFest 2026 & Two Special Offerings

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jul 282 min read

chamomile flowers

chamomile flowers

This or That ~ Catnip or Chamomile

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jul 142 min read

Close-up of Linden Blossoms in bloom.

Close-up of Linden Blossoms in bloom.

Summer & Fire

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jun 303 min read

Yarrow flower in bloom with more yarrow in bloom in the background.

Yarrow flower in bloom with more yarrow in bloom in the background.

Herbal First Aid Kit

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jun 162 min read

Using High Cholesterol to Help Explore a Common Thread in the World of Health

Using High Cholesterol to Help Explore a Common Thread in the World of Health

Using High Cholesterol to Help Explore a Common Thread in the World of Health

Jun 153 min read

Closeup of marshmallow leaves with the sun setting behind the trees in the background.

Closeup of marshmallow leaves with the sun setting behind the trees in the background.

Learning from the Plants

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jun 22 min read

A mason jar filled with fresh yarrow leaves and flowers with yarrow in the background.

A mason jar filled with fresh yarrow leaves and flowers with yarrow in the background.

The Traveling Care Kit - Herbs and More

SEASONAL: SUMMER

May 193 min read

Elecampane re-emerging in the spring. Garden beds and setting sun in the background.

Elecampane re-emerging in the spring. Garden beds and setting sun in the background.

When the Season of Life is Extra Full // A life update from Kara, plus practices and herbal allies

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

May 54 min read

Close-up of a Stinging Nettle Plant. If one looks closely, they can see the hairs/trichomes which hold the stinging power.

Close-up of a Stinging Nettle Plant. If one looks closely, they can see the hairs/trichomes which hold the stinging power.

Spring Greens & A Recipe for Stinging Nettle Pesto

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Apr 223 min read

Wild Ramps / Wild Leeks sprouted up in the Sring.

Wild Ramps / Wild Leeks sprouted up in the Sring.

Allying with the Plants for One’s Health (Part 3)

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Apr 83 min read

Kara Pulse testing a client (wrist pulse) for an herbal remedy/tincture. Client has a brown bottle in her hand.

Kara Pulse testing a client (wrist pulse) for an herbal remedy/tincture. Client has a brown bottle in her hand.

Why might someone seek out the support of an Herbalist? - Part 2

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Mar 242 min read

Kara facing a full creek that meanders through a pasture waking up/greening up in the spring, sky overcast.

Kara facing a full creek that meanders through a pasture waking up/greening up in the spring, sky overcast.

I Didn’t Know Herbalists Existed.. What is an Herbalist? - Part 1

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Mar 103 min read

bloodroot blooming on the forest floor in the spring

bloodroot blooming on the forest floor in the spring

Seasons and Cycles

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Feb 242 min read

an infographic explaining why to support the philips neighborhood in minneapolis

an infographic explaining why to support the philips neighborhood in minneapolis

Thinking of Minneapolis ~ Lise Wolff

Feb 113 min read

Cycles… Ladies, this one is for you ❣️(gentlemen, this is for the women in your life)

Cycles… Ladies, this one is for you ❣️(gentlemen, this is for the women in your life)

Cycles… Ladies, this one is for you ❣️(gentlemen, this is for the women in your life)

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Feb 103 min read

hand holding three 1/2 oz bottles: soothe & sway, tender heart, and blue vervain

hand holding three 1/2 oz bottles: soothe & sway, tender heart, and blue vervain

Light Amidst Darkness

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jan 274 min read

cedar leaves blanketed/outlined with snow

cedar leaves blanketed/outlined with snow

Tree & Shrub Medicines of Winter

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Jan 142 min read

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