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Fresh Basil Aromatherapy

by mama August 26, 2010 My Garden
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I just picked some fresh basil and it smells so good, I can’t stand myself. The smell of freshly picked basil is sharp, bright and almost resinous. It’s distinctively glorious. [Read more...]

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Lion Hearted Motherwort

by mama August 4, 2010 My Garden
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I’ve always had a particular fondness for Leonurus cardiaca, the botanical name for the otherwise christened Motherwort. It means “lion heart.” [Read more...]

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Peaceful Wisdom

by mama June 23, 2010 My Garden
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When we first moved Earth Mama Angel Baby into the current manufacturing facility, we all knew the place needed to feel like home. Surrounded by concrete and steel, it was important for us to stay connected to the earth. So in the middle of an industrial park, we planted herbs. [Read more...]

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One Man’s Spring Tonic, Another Man’s Weeds

by mama June 7, 2010 My Garden

Not everyone thinks dandelions are fabulous. I’d wager most people consider them another lawn weed to contend with, one way or another.  In truth, most medicinal herbs are common plants that are prolific and commonly considered weeds. But weeds are, by definition, plants that grow where they are not wanted. Not long ago, the kids who [Read more...]

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That’s No Lady, That’s My Pest Control

by mama June 7, 2010 My Garden
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I’m not sure why, but this year there seems to be a bumper crop of aphids. Especially on the roses. Maybe it’s because we had a mild-ish winter. Or maybe because it was a wet-ish spring. [Read more...]

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Non-Toxic Waste Dump

by mama April 1, 2010 Earth Mama HQ
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The good news about having a certified organic manufacturing facility is that the industrial waste is disposed of sustainably. Non-toxic herbal industrial waste = organic compost. Now that’s some good garbage. [Read more...]

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