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Herbal Living Blog
Welcome to the Herbal Living blog of Moonwise Herbs. Linda will share bits of wisdom about her herbal lifestyle and herbal adventures, favorite recipes, and more! Linda Conroy is a Bioregional Herbalist, Wild Whole and Local Food Aficionado, Home Cheesemaker and All-around Wise Woman. On this blog she shares insights, wisdom and recipes for you to enjoy. Linda is generous with her knowledge of traditional skills and her only request is that if you find a piece of wisdom here, you acknowledge us as the source and share it with others.
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Herbal Garden Series Videos with herbalist Linda Conroy
A couple of years ago I was invited to present this four-part herbal gardening series at the Oregon, WI public library. Here are the...
Linda Conroy
Jun 191 min read
Wild Plant Foraging in Winter
Making Cottonwood Infused Oil at Moonwise Herbs Written by Linda Conroy In the Midwest, winter brings a world of beauty and adventure! We...
Linda Conroy
Jan 301 min read
Herbal Care: A Self-Care Primer
Herbs lend themselves to promoting health, soothing the nerves and healing common issues and ailments. During the holiday season,...
Linda Conroy
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Discover the incredible versatility of seeds in both the kitchen and the apothecary
Fall is the time of year to collect seeds for eating, for medicine as well as to store for planting. Seeds are among the most healthful...
Linda Conroy
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Ethnomycology: My Trip to Mexico
“Experiencing these communities and being invited to mushroom hunt with the elder guides was an honor and a privilege.”
Linda Conroy
Aug 31, 20241 min read
The Surprising Benefits of Using Mushrooms for Skin Care
by Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP Mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in the culinary world, the healing/natural medicine realm and as a...
Linda Conroy
Jul 4, 20243 min read
Winter Foraging Fun! Honey or Thorny Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Winter Foraging Fun! Honey or thorny locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) Another plant I harvested and processed since I have been here on the...
Linda Conroy
Jan 22, 20241 min read
New Year Blessing
Blessing on the new year! Every year when I stand on the porch at the site of the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference I am met by the sweet...
Linda Conroy
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Herbal Eggnog Latte: The Perfect Holiday Recipe for Herbal "Coffee" Lovers
This is a delicious "coffee" drink alternative for the holiday season.
Linda Conroy
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Moonwise Fire Cider "Boost" Recipe
Fire Cider is a potent herbal remedy consisting of warming herbs and roots like horseradish, ginger, garlic, onions, turmeric, etc. The...
Linda Conroy
Nov 16, 20232 min read
“Wild” Flour/Sourdough Crackers
Learn to make this great addition to any snack or meal! Ingredients 1 cup sourdough, fed with whole grain flour 1/4-cup lard (rendered...
Linda Conroy
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Dandelion Flower Fritter Recipe
A favorite springtime snack! Dandelion Fritter Recipe Gather dandelion flowers on a sunny day, for the bitter quality keep the sepals...
Linda Conroy
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Wild Greens Pesto
Wild & delicious! This is one of my favorite things to make throughout the year with seasonal greens. The first greens of the year that I...
Linda Conroy
Jun 12, 20221 min read
Herbs for Topical Application: Evergreen Infused Oils for Winter Health
As winter approaches we can harvest many of the needles, leaves, or fronds from Evergreen trees or shrubs for the purpose of infusing in...
Linda Conroy
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Cranberry Oxymel: Healing and Festive!
When you look at the healing qualities of this unique fruit, it is easy to see that it is an example of food as medicine. About...
Linda Conroy
Oct 17, 20213 min read
Nourishing Herbs & Mushrooms for Mental Wellness
Maintaining and promoting mental wellness is as important as keeping up with physical health. Maintaining and promoting mental wellness...
Linda Conroy
Apr 5, 20203 min read
Nourishing Herbal Condiments
Incorporating herbs as condiments is great way to add flavor as well as nutrients to your diet. Incorporating herbs as condiments is...
Linda Conroy
Oct 7, 20194 min read
Switchel (Farmers Punch)
Before there was Gatorade, there was switchel or farmers punch! Before there was Gatorade, there was switchel or farmers punch. This...
Linda Conroy
Aug 10, 20181 min read
Maple Syrup Time: Sap Moon
May the change of seasons be sweet & kind! The sap moon has arrived! We have been the orchestrators of an Urban Maple Sugaring Project in...
Linda Conroy
Feb 25, 20184 min read
Bread Kneader: Nourishment from the Lady
An interesting HerStory of bread and sourdough. A couple of years ago I witnessed a woman express irritation at being called a lady. She...
Linda Conroy
Jan 1, 20185 min read
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