Homestead and Herbal Apothecary

The Farm

Note to Customers:
All Email and Web orders received March 7th-14th will be
processed and shipped the week of March 16th.
Thank you!

Birchwood Botanicals is a family owned, small scale
Homestead and Herbal Apothecary.
Using traditional farming methods,
Birchwood Botanicals maintains a 3.5-acre homestead
in the heart of Bellingham, Washington.
With over 40 years of practical herbal experience, the proprietors
craft their harvest into a beautiful farm to skin body care.
You can find us every Saturday at the
Bellingham Farmers Market
10am to 3pm April – December.

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Clean & Refresh Herbal aroma spray. Spritz anytime

Clean & Refresh Herbal aroma spray. Spritz anytime you feel exposed onto surfaces, fabrics or hands for cleanliness.
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My own version of the four thieves protection blend. I have been using this in my home frequently and whipped up a fresh batch to support yours.
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Our main retail outlet, the Bellingham Farmers Market, is closed at least until the end of April.
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Please support and order via the phone, email or website.
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This is a tremendous hardship for many family owned business, and the community we serve.
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Being able to share years of herbal knowledge and the gifts of the herbs with you is why I do what I do.
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If you have questions about any herbal products from my apothecary that can support you and your loved ones during this time please don’t hesitate to message me here. I look forward to connecting.
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Be well.
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#herbalapothecary #bellinghamwa #cleanandrefresh #pnwspring #covidchronicles #herbalhandsanitizer #herbalcleaning #antimicrobial

Pre orders of Spring’s Herbal Subscription Box a

Pre orders of Spring’s Herbal Subscription Box available today at the @bhamfarmersmkt!
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Also available, our limited addition Evergreen Body oil and Douglas Fir Bath Soak. Infused with fresh herbs. No essential oils added. .
Indulge in the spirit of the Fir Tree and allow it to aid you in growing past the new decades obstacles.
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10-3pm inside the pavilion.
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#bellinghamfarmersmarket #bellinghamwa #pnwherbalist #treemedicine #springiscoming #herbalsubscriptionbox #subscriptionbox #herbalbodycare #farmtoskin #gardenwitch #herbalife

Our first violet! Just in time for Imbolc—a Celt

Our first violet! Just in time for Imbolc—a Celtic celebration of the halfway point between the winter solstice & the spring equinox.
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In essence this is a day to celebrate the return of fertility and the waining winter. Even though the dangers of winter remain prevalent, we feel a shift away from the crone spirit and a turn toward that of the youthful maiden.
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January and February can be some of the hardest days for many, including myself. I struggle to put energy into optional projects, long for light, and impatiently wait for walks under cherry blossoms. Yet, I do find a hint relief in this acknowledgment of the turning wheel.
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My life will not see the birth of lambs or the first flush of ewe milk this year. Instead I will light a fire, burn myrrh tears to purify my home, and raise a toast to all those who struggle during our darkest days.
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3 HERBAL ALLIES FOR IMBOLC
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1) Bay: a purifying herb that aids in detox and a reduction in inflammation. Burn in the home. Cook in your soup or tomato sauce.
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2) Chamomile: a solar herb that soothes nerves and boosts immunity. Enjoy a cup of chamomile tea before bed this evening.
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3) Rosemary: an aromatic known to uplift the spirits and increase circulation. Bake a rosemary bread, or rub the soles of your feet with rosemary infused oil.
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#pnwherbalist #signsofspring #imbolc #imbolcherbs #imbolc2020 #gardenwitch #herbalapothecary #herbalallies #plantmedicine #sping #violet #bayleafmagic #chamomile #rosemary #farmtoskin #birchwoodbotanicals

With the best of intentions I aspired to start the

With the best of intentions I aspired to start the new decade with clear visions, a clean desk and a road map to my future.
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And while I don’t pay much heed to the Gregorian Calendar outside of maintaining my appointments, I can’t deny that it is inspiring to have a clean slate.
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What do I want to learn? Where do I want to go? Where should I spend my time?
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All questions that buzz around but I cannot answer until the holiday show inventory is cataloged and the last solstice candle is put away.
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Even leading a creative life I have to maintain the mundane.
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If you haven’t taken time or had the energy to set grand ideas for your New Year—it is okay. We have a whole winter stretched out before us to dream and set intentions together.
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*SATURDAY JANUARY 18Th 10-3*
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Birchwood Botanicals will be @bhamfarmersmkt, inside the cozy pavilion with all your herbal body care needs.
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Come early and score the best from the discount basket (save up to 50%!). Classic room sprays and our favorite farm to skin moisturizers available all day.
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#winterbeauty #newdecade #herbalapothecary #herbalallies #speakforthetrees #pnwwinter #nest #instanature #pnwherbalist #gardenwitch #newyear #bellinghamwa #bellinghamevents #bellinghamfarmersmarket #herbalmissv #herbalmagic #winterdreams #farmtoskin

Here we are. The end of one season, and the start

Here we are. The end of one season, and the start of another.
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As we walk into winter I am moved to take time to slow down. There are days this feels impossible, but the darkness of the solstice urges us to turn in, reflect and dream.
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What is your vision for 2020?
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Caught in the bustle of the holiday season, I haven’t taken time To answer that question myself.
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With this in mind our herb kitchen will be closed from December 21st to January 6th. This is both to take time to enjoy tradition and family, but also to have space to create next years vision.
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2020 will be Birchwood Botanicals 15 year of business. I can hardly believe it.
Going into the new year I am excited to incorporate more seasonal products and educational events into the fabric of my company.
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With renewed energy and collaboration with the fantastic Jessica (@jess_proesthetics) and Kamea (@tastysaltyreal), I will see you in the new year.
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Winter blessings to you and yours.
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#herbalist #pnwherbalist #bellinghamwa #farmtoskin #herbalspa #herballife #wintersolstice #gardenmagic #herbalapothecary

**NEW** Winter Solstice Potpourri. . No fragrance

**NEW** Winter Solstice Potpourri.
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No fragrance oils. Pure evergreens and aromatic spices.
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The perfect host/hostess gift.
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This winter magic is available at the @bhamfarmersmkt from 10-3 today. .
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#winteriscoming #hostessgift #herbalgifts #hostgift #homemadeholidays #herbalist #wintermagic #kitchenwitch

I am absolutely thrilled at the response our new H

I am absolutely thrilled at the response our new Herbal Subscription has received!
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Each box a labor of collaborative love between the garden’s winter gifts, ancient traditions and modern sensibility.
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Built to empower you to work with the season through old herbal remedies and home delights.
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We are four weeks away from the release of our first Winter Box which will contain small batch herbal treasures crafted exclusively for our subscribers.
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Limited to 24 subscribers and it is filling up fast.
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Reserve your spot today!
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#herbalsubscription #holidayseason #holidaygiftguide #holidaygifts
#herbalgifts #herbalselfcare #wintersolstice #herbalist #pnwherbalist #gardenmagic #practicalmagic #kitchenwitch

Sneak peek into the winter box of our Herbal Subsc

Sneak peek into the winter box of our Herbal Subscriptions.
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New salve made to warm the skin, increase circulation and heal chapped hands that have been kissed by the cold air.
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Can you guess what herb we are leaning on for this magic?
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Herbal Subscriptions are extremely limited. Supply your own apothecary with our seasonal treasures. Order via messages.
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#communitysupportedherbalism #herbalist #herbalsubscriptionbox #subscriptionbox #herballife #washingtonherbalist #womanownedbusiness #handmadeholidays #gardenwitch #kitchenwitch #apothecary #herbalapothecary

Announcing: Herbal Subscriptions . Curated package

Announcing: Herbal Subscriptions
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Curated packages to support your apothecary through each season.
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Launching December 14th in time for the winter solstice.
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With products crafted to encourage self reflection, goal setting and embracing the darkness.
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Each box contains small batch products exclusively crafted for our subscribers, alongside our tried and true favorites.
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Extremely limited availability.
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Order with Kamea @bhamfarmersmkt, or via messenger.
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#herbalsubscription #herbalgifts #holidayseason #handmadeholidays #apothecary #herbalapothecary #bellingham #herbalist #pnwherbalist #bellinghamfarmersmarket #communitysupportedherbalism

This seasons batch of bath herbs and facial steam

This seasons batch of bath herbs and facial steam turned out beautiful.
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Throughout the summer I watch and wait, pick, and wait some more. Harvesting only when the plant is at its prime and can offer the strongest medicine, this process has made me a better listener.
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With the gardens at rest, I walk into the herb kitchen and notice an absence of the hum typically coming from the dehydrator. The quiet air leaving room for a pause. .
What a gift it is to have these herbs preserved for the long winter months.
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Blended with herbs for nutritive relaxation, beauty and inner peace. The perfect reset after a long day.
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How do you use herbs in your self care routine?
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#farmtoskin #herbalbath #herbalmedicine #diyherbalism #herbalist #gardenmagic #herbalselfcare #gardenwitch #herbalife

Persephone, mother of mortality. Queen of the unde

Persephone, mother of mortality. Queen of the underworld and goddess of the fertile spring.
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She reminds us to embrace the darkness and the cyclical nature of abundance.
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How is the turning of wheel treating you? Are you leaning on your herbal allies?
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Come find costumes and spooky delights today @bhamfarmersmkt from 10-3pm!
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#halloweencostume #autumn #spookyseason #gardenwitch #bellingham #bellinghamfarmersmarket #herbalife

Unfiltered mornings in the herb kitchen. Beautiful

Unfiltered mornings in the herb kitchen. Beautiful pour of our signature cleansing oil.
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Do you use herbal oils in your skincare routine?
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#farmtoskin #farmtoskincare #pnwherbalist #artisanapothecary #herbalapothecary #practicalmagic #kitchenwitch #bellingham #gardenmagic

Just in time for the full moon, fresh Oil of Moonl

Just in time for the full moon, fresh Oil of Moonlight. A practical way to lean on grounding and prosperity promoting herbal allies.
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Full moon in Aries in October 13th.
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Oil available 10-3 at the Bellingham Farmers Market. Available 24/7 at www.birchwwodbotanicals.com
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#herbalmedicine #practicalmagic #herbalapothecary #womanownedbusiness #farmtoskin #fullmoonmagic #fullmooninaries

Are you feeling the pull of Libra season? . For m

Are you feeling the pull of Libra season?
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For me it has given the gentle reminder to slow production and relish in everyday beauty.
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I sip coffee on the porch and absorb the view of the crisp autumnal sunrise. The light showing me a barrage of delicate spiderwebs blanketing the garden.
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Our first frosty mornings have a chill that can reach the bone. I’m grateful for the soft friendship of the dog that lies half asleep on my feet.
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Libra season is a time to focus on balance, beauty and harmony. Ruled by Venus, she encourages us to tend to our interpersonal relationships and invest in our passions.
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My favorite herbal ally for this time: the rose.
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Incorporate rose into your every day life by adding clipped rose hips to your autumn table or alter. Take time for yourself and add Rose to your self care ritual. Try placing some petals in a facial steam. Soak in the beauty. Your beauty.
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Luxurious Rose Oil, and Rose essential oil available @bhamfarmersmkt on Saturday. Our best selling Rose Face Cream available on our website. 👉🏻https://www.birchwoodbotanicals.com/store/herbal-facial-care/
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#libraseason♎️ #herbalife #herbalallies #rosemagic #farmtoskin #botanicalwisdom

Excited to be back at the @bhamfarmersmkt! . Come

Excited to be back at the @bhamfarmersmkt!
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Come find your favorite herbal allies perfectly preserved to aid you through the changing season.
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Bellingham Farmers Market open 10-3, every Saturday until December 21st.
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#farmtoskin #herbalallies #herbalmedicine #practicalmagic #womenownedbusiness

“Decline is also a form of voluptuousness, just

“Decline is also a form of voluptuousness, just like growth. Autumn is just as sensual as springtime. There is as much greatness in dying as in procreation” ~Iwan Goll
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The atumn equinox is here with her perfectly balanced light. All around us gardens are bursting with fruit and decaying crops. As they lay down their bodies to provide protection and nutrients to the next generation of plants, we reap the harvest.
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I take this cue as a time to reflect on my personal harvests and present imbalances. Where have I been successful this season? Where do I need to adjust course?
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Less growth isn’t dormancy. Not just yet.
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I remind myself to use the remaining daylight, honor aging, and the cyclical nature of abundance by dressing my dinning table with gords, pumpkins and blushing rosehips.
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There is much to do to prepare the garden for winter. But tonight I pause. Sit in the balance at hand and raise a toast to what has been achieved.
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Blessed autumn to you.🍁🍂🍁
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#autumnmagic #kitchenwitch #herbalisim #autumnequinox #autumnequinoxbalance #balence #reapwhatyousow #personalachievement #bellingham

These crisp autumnal feeling days have lent to som

These crisp autumnal feeling days have lent to some very productive days in the herb kitchen.
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New batches of our signature #farmtodkin herbal oils are in stock. I’m so thankful to have these garden gifts preserved for the coming winter and to share them with our beloved @bhamfarmersmkt customers starting the weekend of the 28th.
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Autumn Equinox on Monday September 23rd. What are your plans to welcome fall into your home? 🍁🍂🍁
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#fallequinox #autumn #preservingtheharvest #gardenmagic #herbaloils #herbalapothocary #herbalmedicinemaking

As the garden begins to show undoubtable signs of

As the garden begins to show undoubtable signs of fall I am feeling my sense of time heighten.
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Not quite time to post up and reflect on the seasons lessons. Not time to put her to bed. Not enough time to soak in the last of the summer magic.
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Before the autumn season kicks into full swing and brings bitterness to your kitchen herbs, I encourage you to take Thyme.
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Take Thyme for yourself.
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Dry it, and use it as an aid in treating winter coughs.
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Are you working toward a goal that feels unattainable? Thyme can be an ally in boosting your courage to continue and in dispelling negativity you may feel about your progress.
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Thyme room spray is amazing practical magic for cleansing the kind of negativity that is hard to shake. Antibacterial, and antifungal, this also serves to clean your space as we face cold and flu season.
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No time to make your own room spray? Message for details about our proprietary Clean and Refresh Spray.
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#practicalmagic #kitchenwitch #gardenmagic #anherbtoknow #takethyme #autumnvibes🍁 #diyherbalism #herbalmedicine #farmtoskin

Calendula. One of my dearest companions in the her

Calendula. One of my dearest companions in the herb garden.
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Throughout the growing season she provides many many blooms. Even if I tried to harvest them all, I couldn’t.
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Daily picking tickles my arms with bees and leaves my fingers sticky with healing resin. The soft floral scent brings back memories of my daughters, the snap of each head pulls me back to the moment.
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I pick only the biggest open blooms for teas and the magical calendula oil that is used in many of our products.
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Topical healing properties aside, this plant has long been a symbol of courage and endurance. She can also serve as a beacon of hope when you are experiencing grief or the loss of love. Calendula radiates the joy of the summer sun and reminds me to relish in the warmth of August before it is too late.
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Fresh calendula oil in its pure form, as well as our signature farm to skin Calendula salve is available today at the Bellingham Farmers Market Flower Festival.
Inside the pavilion, 10-3.
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#bellinghamfarmersmarket #pnwherbalist #calendulamagic #plantmagic #languageofflowers #herbstoknow #medicinalgarden #birchwoodneighborhood #languageofflowers

An herb to know. Monarda, or Bee Balm. . This love

An herb to know. Monarda, or Bee Balm.
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This lovely perennial is common in pollinator and shady gardens, but did you know that it is also a powerful medicinal plant?
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When taken internally this herb can be soothing to the digestive tract and very helpful in the treatment of colds.
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I personally reach for Bee Balm when I need an ally for easing chronic stress or in tapering an anxiety flair.
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If the fresh plant is available to you try making an herbal vinegar out of it, or sprinkle the striking petals onto a salad.
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Dried, as well as fresh, leaves and flowers make a beautiful aromatic tea that tastes like garden magic.
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Maybe because it is. ✨🌱✨
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#anherbtoknow #birchwoodbotanicals #pnwherbalist #herballife #gardenmagic #gardenapothecary #kitchenwitch #herbalhealing #diyherbalism

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