Beachy Reads
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD.
Oh, what I wouldn’t give for a child’s night of sleep!
Idea Collection
Botanicals & Infusions
Fennel Seed Infused Oil
However, citronella java has potential to be blended with a variety of essential oils to bring out its diverse aroma facets and to mellow its sharper notes.
Citronella Java March 2024 Replay
Food Recipes
Citronella Java and Lemongrass: A Culinary Exploration
This is one of my favorite recipes and is more than just a culinary delight; it's a testament to the principles of Ayurveda, emphasizing balance, nourishment, and the healing power of nature.
A Mindful Plant Sit
A Mindful Sit with Citronella Java
One of the exercises she shares I’ve done with my students throughout the years and they’ve found it extremely helpful in developing a relationship with aroma that goes much deeper than merely smelling it.
Essential Oil Recipes
Lemon Wood Breeze: Citronella Java Bug-Repelling Area Refreshing Spray
This is where the magic of essential oils comes into play, particularly the fresh, lemony aroma of Citronella Java (Cymbopogon winterianus) with its subtle woody notes.
Root In
The Plant Behind the Oil: Citronella Java
This is the true citronella, a hardy grass that has a far more complex aroma and a greatly more appreciable scope of application than a bug-repellent candle on the back deck.
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March Magic
Event Replays
Sitka Spruce February 2024 Replay
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
A Traveler's Insider Tips
Moss campion can live to be 300 years old!
Beachy Reads
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
While reading this book, I had many "aha moments" that shed light on a lifetime of questions that continue to arise as I navigate through this world as an introvert.
Botanicals & Infusions
Apricot Kernel Oil
As a woman of advanced years, my mature skin is always looking for gentle and non-comedogenic carriers with a light texture.
Food Recipes
Piney IPA Beer Bread
Instructions to the maker were simple in that only a can of beer (or soda) and some melted butter were needed to create that delicious baked accompaniment. I was sold… and my family loved having this served alongside their mid-week meals.
A Mindful Plant Sit
A Mindful Plant Sit With Sitka Spruce
As we prepare to meet the Sitka Spruce, let us open our hearts and minds to the profound tranquility and healing it embodies.
Essential Oil Recipes
Sitka Spruce Massage Oil for Flu Aches and Pains
In this post, we'll delve into the therapeutic wonders of Sitka Spruce oil and guide you in creating a soothing massage oil blend focusing on its efficacy in easing cold season aches and pains and cold symptoms while promoting restful sleep.
Root In
The Plant Behind the Oil: Sitka Spruce
Sitka spruce’s essential oil chemistry unveils a bit of a different profile as it is heavily tipped with 60% monotepenes and very few esters at only 8%.
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February LOVE
Personal Stories-Quick Tips
Wonder & Wisdom: Hyssop Chemotypes
Powerful hyssop yields essential oils of distinctly varying chemistry, and each of these oils has its own safety profile.