by Karin Uphoff | Jul 7, 2007 | Articles
This time of year my garden is inundated by weeds, but each year there are new surprises to what I pull up, and that is why I practice mindful weeding! Cutting down knee-deep owl clover, I am pleased to see sturdy stalks of wild lettuce and an occasional wild...
by Karin Uphoff | May 12, 2007 | Articles
It’s a spring full of flowers and a higher pollen count than we’ve seen in over a decade – so if you are suffering from seasonal allergies, you are not alone. In fact, many people are experiencing the sneezing, runny nose, itchy red eyes and...
by Karin Uphoff | Mar 1, 2007 | Articles
Each day brings us the opportunity to make choices for long- term wellness. Most of us know the importance of eating whole foods, getting plenty of exercise and rest – but what about the gentle power of a tonic herb tea taken daily? Over the years I have come to...
by Karin Uphoff | Jan 1, 2007 | Articles
As the weather grows cold and the days give way to longer nights, nature turns naturally towards nurture. Plants draw the energy remaining in their branches and stems down into the soil to nourish their roots. Wild animals also, spend more time eating and resting in...