The Fragrant Note

Pin itHealin’ Notes–not just old wives’ tales…. Once again, Lavender Essential Oil came to our rescue.  It is summertime here in Southern Utah, and children are working outside in the sun.  My daughter, Natalia, spent an entire Saturday at a job in St. George.  Her upper back and shoulders are severely burned.  We applied lotions [...]

Pin itLavender is still the essential oil of choice for the naturalist’s healing cabinet.  Join me in Mona, Utah at the Young Living Farms June 27-28th, for the Lavender Days Festival.  There will be a 5K run through the Lavender, paddle-boats, jousting, pony rides, live music, tours of the essential oil distilleries, and more.

Pin itDid you know…? …that you can take an old sponge (or various pieces of old sponges), and put it deep inside one of your outdoor planters–and after you water, it helps to retain moisture and keep your plant happier, longer? It’s true! Children enjoy the herbs-in-a-wine-barrel look as well.  A great place to play [...]

Pin itJust another hint: if your garden would be water-logged clay, or rock-hard clay, like mine–often a raised bed is the best, the quickest, and maybe the only solution.  Do be aware that if you churn up a lot of the sub-clay into your new soil, it will have a tendency to ‘float’ and become [...]

Pin itR.C. – I like RC!  My lungs frequently feel tight, with chronic asthma and allergies.  When I lay down and my chest feels heavy and closed, I’ll reach for RC.  It soothes my lungs, and it has a relaxing scent.  I use it on a regular basis.  I sleep better when I put it [...]

Pin itHow to know?? – Part 4 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils must be grown, harvested, and processed in a certain way.  The third part of the process involves harvesting with care, knowledge, and precise timing. To get the most out of an herb, it needs to be processed fresh.  If an herb dries out on [...]