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Douglas Fir November 2022 Replay

Douglas Fir Infused Oil

This past summer, my partner and I were hiking through the San Juan National Forrest in Colorado when we came upon a towering Douglas Fir tree covered with golden resin cascading down the bark. I quickly gathered supplies from my pack and scurried up the bank to collect what I could.

Douglas Fir Chest Rub

Cold weather is also a time when we become suseptible to cold & flu virus's going around. Before this happens, be prepared!

Soft Pumpkin Drops

I had a great teacher harnessing that love and infusing it into the food I’ve prepared and shared throughout the years.

A Mindful Plant Sit with Douglas Fir

I wonder why the older tree, with its' rough bark, seems so foreboding and just a little bit scary to me.

Breathing & Bringing Awareness

This blend of oils creates a beautiful synergy, helping us breathe deeply and to see beyond.

The Plant Behind the Oil: Douglas-fir

Humans have utilized Douglas-fir for centuries, and the native peoples of North America have a long and rich history with these conifers. The trees were appreciated as a source of firewood, construction material, and medicine.

A Personal Story About Sweet Basil

There is something special about distilling plants that are around us.

Cardamom October 2022 Replay

Education and blending. The perfect combination.