Show 85: Herb Lab Kids, Nature and Nettle
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This week in Herb Lab we had the chance to play in the mud and harvest some Spring nettles at Doris Ranch.
Show 84: Teaching Kids about Nature with Anna Bradley
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Herbal Learning can start as early as kindergarten, and it never needs to end. Herb walks and summer camps are a couple of fun avenues into nature and Herbalism. Today, we're talking with Anna Bradley, clinical herbalist and co-founder of Whole Earth Nature School, about helping your kids connect with Nature and Ancestral Living.
How to make Holiday Pomanders – Cloven Fruit
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The pomanders of my youth were made by pushing an endless bowl of cloves into what seemed to be an oversized orange. These pomanders retain the lovely scent of spiced citrus but have a bit more variety and take much…
How to make Chili Pepper Ornaments
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Bright red peppers shine merrily against the deep green of holiday trees. This ornament is basically a tiny ristra for decorating. It is easy to make and can be made more fancy depending on the artistic skill of the maker.…
How to make Ristras – Chili Pepper Strings
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Ristras are traditional way to dry chili peppers for later use. The ristras that are available in farms stands in the American southwest can be up to 5 feet in length. Many households do not need that many peppers. These…
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
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Here is a simple bird feeder that any child can make with a minimum amount of help from an adult. This is great activity for large groups of children in conjunction with a lesson on wildlife. I used almond butter…
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