Comments for Dandelion Revolution

Comment on Spring Growth by Lucinda

Lucinda — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:12:56 +0000

Lovely pictures.
I think moss and lichen are some of the most beautiful things in nature.
Happy Spring.

Comment on about dandelion revolution by Jenn Jett Elton

Jenn Jett Elton — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:41:36 +0000

Hello! I am also a student of herbal medicine, in addition to being a nurse that works with underserved, impoverished populations with little access to health care.
I just stumbled onto your blog via the directions for a cold infusion.
I am doing an online herbal medicine program, but this information is down-to-earth, real-life, and makes me excited about the community of herb nerds that I am slowly joining.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for what you’re putting out into the world!

Comment on Calendula – 0 Caterpillars – 1 by Tonni

Tonni — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:14:05 +0000

Hi,
I work in the herbal medicine industry.
I do some production, and some pest control.
The only two ways I know off, that will help your caterpillar issue are:
1. Bag the flowers and freeze them for a few days.
2. Place the flowers in an airtight container, and fill it with carbon-dioxide, then leave the container closed for at least a month.

Good luck

Comment on Calendula – 0 Caterpillars – 1 by celia

celia — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:31:52 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement about daily big-picking on the calendula, I didn’t do that because I didn’t know what was going on until it was too late. Where I lived before it was never a problem! It is almost 6 month since I started harvesting calendula, and I am still finding caterpillar residue in my house. Maybe I’ll resort to lots of tinctures and oil infusions…

I am completely with you about pesticides, it is just not worth it. I am glad you stopped by my blog, and I wish you all the best in your herbal journey, wherever it takes you!

Comment on Calendula – 0 Caterpillars – 1 by Em

Em — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:25:03 +0000

Just came across your blog today and was thrilled because I’ve been starting my own journey in herbalism this past year…I also waged a mighty war against caterpillars in my calendula harvest this summer and it was terribly frustrating. I had to check the drying flowers daily and scan them for minute movements in order to find the stowaways and deal with them. Overall it was a success, but I’m not sure what I can do next year to prevent it to begin with. Row cover is the only thing I can think of, as I refuse to use any kind of pesticide (even organic ones) on our herbs.

Comment on Blue Cohosh ~ Caulophyllum thalictroides by Clara

Clara — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:07:05 +0000

Well said!! There always needs to be a middle ground right? This is such a good reminder that modern herbal prescribers can easily overlook how these plants were administered in the first place. The physiomedicalists and eclectics were probably the ones who popularized it, and they most likely used drop doses…then researchers use these huge, highly concentrated doses and wonder why they discover signs of toxicity! Very wise advice.

Comment on Blue Cohosh ~ Caulophyllum thalictroides by Suzanne Lindgren

Suzanne Lindgren — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:01:20 +0000

very interesting!

Comment on Chamomile ~ The Ubiquitous Botanical? by celia

celia — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:31:13 +0000

Suz, the feeling is mutual…

Comment on Garlic and Olive Oil, an Ear’s Best Friend. by Homesteading Chic

Homesteading Chic — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:20:48 +0000

I’ll have to remember this! Thanks for sharing.

~Lynn

Comment on Chamomile ~ The Ubiquitous Botanical? by Suzanne Lindgren

Suzanne Lindgren — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:02:26 +0000

I just wanted to say I love reading your blog.