"We are the earth element this week. We provide our own grounding."
There's a sound that marks the turning of late February — dripping water. Ice dams releasing. Snowpack thinning.
The quiet, persistent rhythm of melt and freeze that tells us something underneath is waking up.
In this episode of The New England Herbary, we explore what's being revealed as eclipse energy ripples through our lives, what the rare Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries means for your identity and inner fire, and why the humble allium — garlic, onions, leeks, and chives — is the perfect herb for this moment of cosmic reset.
We also talk about the missing earth element this week, simple ways to ground yourself through the intensity, and details on this month's FREE workshop: Grounding Through the Great Reset, happening Sunday, February 22nd at 2 PM EST. Sign up for the newsletter to get the Zoom link. Pull up a chair and settle in. This one connects the sky, the soil, and the season.
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Because every gardener starts with a single seed — and a little curiosity.
My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey.
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Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants.
✨ You'll be amazed at how much you — and your garden — grow when you take time to journal the journey.
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🎶 Music Credits
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🎼 Song: Planning - 320bit - September 5, 2021
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