Mistletoe What is it? Mistletoe, Viscum album or Phoradendron serotinum, is part of the Loranthacae family and is a tree-born shrub. Propagated by birds, the mistletoe roots under the tree bark and derives its nutrition from the “host” tree. Mistletoe takes on qualities of the tree it is on, so varieties of medicinal uses are... Continue Reading →
Happy Solstice!
Tonight, at 5:23 EST, Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice. We mark this time by taking our cues from the woods. We snuggle down for warmth, and we feel a stillness in our environments. While the rest of the world seems to be bustling by with busy tasks and holiday preparations, there is much... Continue Reading →