Nothing warms the body and soul like holding a steaming mug, inhaling its subtle scents as you slowly sip. Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits?

Herb tea offers an opportunity during busy days for time out,...

Halloween or Samhain (pronounced sow-en), translates to “Summer’s End” and originated as a Celtic celebration when winter settled over the land, a time of endings and new beginnings.  Ancients called it a time of "betwixt and between," a time when the "veil between the worlds was thin." It has also...

Visit any Colorado farmer’s market this time of year, and you will see a wide variety of colorful and diversely shaped winter squashes. Winter squash (Curcurbita maxima) are members of the Curcurbitaceae (gourd) Family, which includes zucchini (a summer squash), cucumber, watermelon and even loofahs (Yes, the ones used for...

As we move into this season of glorious golden aspen trees, we might wonder about the history, lore and uses of this plant, beautiful enough to cause one to take a long drive into the Colorado mountains to be amazed.

Populus tremuloides, the Latin name for Aspen, is a...

The dry climate of Colorado can contribute to dry skin. Dry skin is more likely to wrinkle at an early age, but nature also provides remedies to bring moisture to the skin!

The best way to hydrate the skin is from the inside. Drinking at least a quart of...