The Wonder of Herbs & Butterflies Did you know that herbs are one of the most versatile and useful plants available to man? For centuries, these special little plants have helped to enhance the lives of all of those who have grown them. Herbs have long been cultivated for medicinal purposes, beauty rituals, flavoring, scent … More Spring 2020 Hands-on Herbal Workshops
This weekend, I had the pleasure of sharing the benefits of Turmeric with others during a workshop at my herb shop, The Simple Heart of Life. The research for this particular workshop prompted me to dig deeper than ever before into the use of this special spice. I have been experimenting with the effects of … More The Golden Spice of Turmeric
Picture this. The weather finally begins to warm and nature starts to reawaken around you. The long, cold winter is over and spring has arrived. You find yourself smiling more and the curtness that had developed in your voice from cabin fever is gone. You start to listen to the birds singing in the morning … More Oh, the Possibilities in an Herb Garden!
“He who plants beneath the sod, expresses faith and a belief in God.” – Author unknown The above quote is one of my favorites. To me, it summarizes one of the reasons I love to garden. Anyone who has ever started their own seeds knows what I mean. There is just something special about that … More The Miracle of Green Sprouts..
Spring planting season is just around the corner. Yay! In fact, the first official day of Spring is March 20th- about 3 weeks away. Now is the time to begin planning and planting seeds indoors in preparation for filling up those empty spots in the garden. It is also the time to begin drawing out … More Planning & Planting a Basic Garden
Did you know that herbs are one of the most versatile and useful plants available to man? For centuries, these special little plants have helped to enhance the lives of all of those who have grown them. Herbs have long been cultivated for medicinal purposes, beauty rituals, flavoring, scent and so much more. Herbs have … More Spring 2019 Workshop Schedule- Enhance Your Life… with Herbs
The summer is in full swing and gardens every where are overflowing with flowers, vegetables and herbs. This is a fabulous time of the year. A time when Mother Nature’s goodness can be sampled by anyone. One doesn’t even have to have a plot of land to share in this goodness. A simple trip to … More The Many Wonders of Lavender…
“Lavender grey, lavender blue. Perfume wrapped in the sky’s own hue. – Anonymous As the owner of a small herb shop and an aspiring herbalist, I think I receive more questions about growing lavender than any other herb. Lavender seems to captivate many, many people. At the same time, however, many others could care less … More The Lore (and Love) of Lavender
“He who has begun is half done.” -Horace Every day, I am reminded of the need for healthier eating habits and easier ways to improve my health and life. As I look in the mirror, an older woman stares back in my reflection. An older woman with wrinkles, gray hair and a body that definitely … More A Healthier Way to Age
The Simple Heart of Life herb shop (1486 Turkey Farm Road, Bluffs, Illinois), offers hands-on herbal workshops the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Our unique herbal projects are geared towards every skill level; from the beginner to the herbal expert. If interested in participating in a workshop, please post a message below, call … More Our Spring 2018 Workshop Schedule Herbal Favorites
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