When Wildflowers Became Weeds: A Reflection on Herbal Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, and Forgotten Wisdom
As lawn culture took hold and industrial farming expanded, native botanicals—those same plants used for generations to nourish and heal—were labeled “invasive,” “unwanted,” and “unruly.”
Plantain, goldenrod, milkweed, mullein, chickweed, cleavers, violets (plants that show up exactly when and where we need them) were sprayed down and plowed under.
We lost a connection to creation that reminded us: healing was never meant to be out of reach.
It was placed here, by a loving God, right beneath our feet
Summer Skin | Holistic Tips for the Sun-Soaked Season
Our skin is wise. It speaks up with sunburn, dryness, oil, or breakouts when something’s out of rhythm. And in the slower, sun-soaked months of summer, we’re invited to return to simpler care and deeper trust.
Here’s how I tend to my skin through the changing season:
Call of the Meadowlark
No matter what Grandma was doing when we arrived, she’d stop everything just to give us the warmest, tightest hug. I spent countless nights in the upstairs bedroom, where mornings always greeted me with the smell of breakfast cooking and the sound of a meadowlark singing just outside the window.
What is pasture-raised pork tallow?
Contrary to the misconception that tallow-based skincare is a passing trend, the use of tallow is deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom. It's not just another fad; it’s a proven skincare solution that modern consumers are rediscovering. As more people move away from petrochemical-based products, they are finding that tallow provides a deeper level of nourishment and hydration than synthetic alternatives.