**this is a long overdue post cause I’ve been taking time to relax** I made some rose petal infused oil a while back so that I could use it to make some rose body butter. Body butters are general made with two types of oil – oils that remain solid at room temperature and oils that are liquid at room temperature. Both shea butter and … Continue reading Whip Up Some Body Butter
Infused oils are easy to make and can be used to make many things including salves, lotions, and lip balms. Follow along with me to make rose infused oil. In six weeks, when the oil is ready, we will use it to make the best body butter ever. Ingredients Dried rose petals – You can dry them yourself from flowers not sprayed with pesticides or … Continue reading Creating an Herb-Infused Oil
Plants are a source of healing and nourishment for humanity. From ancient times, people have sought remedies from the rich offerings of the natural world. One such remedy is wild cherry (also known as black cherry) bark, a powerful herb known for its therapeutic properties. Below is one of my favorite syrups. Wild Cherry Syrup (or Elixir) Some of the benefits of wild cherry bark … Continue reading Syrups & Elixirs & Tonics, part 2
Last month, with the help of many others, I extracted fibers from milkweed stalks to use in weaving projects. The stalks were harvested between late October and early January from various places, including my yard. One should wait until the stalks are black before harvesting. For some reason, the milkweed stalks in my yard didn’t blacken until January, when I finally cut them down. I … Continue reading Milkweed Processing
Cheryll Toney Holley 