Plant Wisdom Blog

 With spring slowly moving into our lands, the first shoots and rosettes of precious green are piercing through the leaf litter, offering support to embrace this beautiful transitional season. Burdock...

The farm got tucked in under a heavy blanket of fresh snow overnight, well protected for the long winter ahead. Even as the days have slowly begun to stretch back towards the...

As temperatures transition into the coolness of autumn, seasonal shifts can often bring changes to our state of health. At Ravencrest, we are tucking in our beloved plant babes for...

The History of Oats The humble oat - a plant we are all familiar with that has likely graced our breakfast bowl or granola countless times. Its place as a...

Soothing and Healing Nerves with Herbs Herbal medicine is traditionally used as part of a holistic system that acknowledges the connection of our body, mind, heart and spirit. Today, life’s complexity...

Rose. Just simply saying the name of this magnificent flower invokes a special sweetness and sensuality.

Discover how to stay cool this summer with 5 culinary and medicinal herbs.

As we move through the Wheel of the Year, there may be no better flower to welcome the initiation into summer and the beauty unfolding under the emerging summer sun...

Enjoy the sweetness of spring with this bright, floral, flavorful syrup! ~INGREDIENTS~  💜 2 cups loosely packed edible violets  💧 3/4 cup boiling water  🍦 1 cup white granulated sugar...

As spring starts to unfurl, the farm is slowly stretching its tendrils wide to soak up the sunshine that the longer days bring.

This is my favorite dandelion springtime recipe. We enjoy it almost daily as a side dish until the sunny bloom time comes to an end.🌼 3 cups dandelion flowers🥚 1...

Signs of new life start to slowly emerge in early spring. It’s a tentative, tender time. Beings at rest start to awaken and dance on the edges between the seasons,...