by HollyBeth Anderson | Nov 17, 2021 | DIY
How NOT to make a magnolia leaf wreath Visions of gold magnolia leaf wreaths throughout my house and studio were glimmering in my mind. My backyard was full of foraged magnolia branches. Having read numerous “how to” and “diy”artaicles I settled on one using...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Nov 2, 2021 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, ingredients, organic, organic skincare, Pomegranate seed oil, Pomegranates, skincare
History Pomegranate seed oil began it’s journey literally eons ago. Native to Persia the pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits on the planet. It was known as the nectar of the Gods. Its first journey was to China in 100 B.C. In China it represents wealth and...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Oct 20, 2021 | aromatherapy, beauty, chinese medicine, cooking, essential oils, exfoliate, India, ingredients, medicinal, nature, perfume, skincare
Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seed pods of various ginger plants. Native to India and popular throughout Asia, Cardamom is the world’s third most expensive spice, famous for its aromatic and healing properties. It is commonly used in food, medicine,...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Sep 20, 2021 | bees, Uncategorized
There are more than 3,600 species of native bees in North America according to Xerces society or 4000 according to USDA. Native bees are our most important pollinators.Honey bees are not native to the US, they were brought here from Europe and they are not our number...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Beautyberry, native to the south, is also known as French mulberry, sourbush, bunchberry, or purple beauty-berry. In Greek, the genus name Callicarpa means callos, “beauty” and carpos “fruit” The roots, leaves, and branches were used by various Native American tribes...
