What’s in a name: getting into the weeds of taxonomy
A while back, I wrote a post on why knowing the scientific name is important. If you’re discussing a plant with someone whose native language isn’t English, you can use
Happy New Year! I hope you are well, safe, and that this year will be a fantastic year for you to feel better naturally, the Alaskan way. A couple of
If November is a time of thankfulness, December is a time of reflection. The goal of Alaska Herbal Solutions is to teach people about the plants that grow in Alaska
There was an interesting discussion on an Alaskan Harvesters page this week: Food sources during the winter. Honestly, there aren’t a whole lot if hares aren’t present and you can’t
During the winter, you’ll probably be using dried herbs in your preparation (or frozen if you’ve gone that route of preserving your herbs). But in the summer, you’ll have access
Wow, that was quite the weekend with the earthquake! I hope that you are safe and there is minimal damage to your property. My thoughts go out to those who
This has definitely been a difficult fall. However, practicing gratefulness and gratitude has been a huge part in getting through it. If you are having a hard time, write down
Hey there! I’ve talked about infusing oils and using infusions of herbs. But what does “infusing” really mean when it comes to herbs, and what are the different types of
A couple of weeks ago, I did a post for making chicken soup when you’re sick. While that keeps you nourished, you can also try some of these natural teas
In Alaska, a lot of people deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder. So before we go on, here’s the disclaimer: what I describe here is provided as an information resource only,