Magical Herb Garden

Take a peak into our local garden center! As a weekly customer, I'm fascinated by all things gardening - but you probably know that by now. Remember, when buying your plants, always make sure they are healthy and thriving, check for possible diseases and a thriving root system.

Whether you're planting tomatoes or parsley, the activity is somewhat similar. You'll need a good soil, water, good quality seeds and light.

Replanting is the easiest activity when it comes to gardening. You have a healthy plant and all you need is a container or a space in your garden, good potting or garden soil, water, and a few minutes of your time.

Although there are numerous herbs which you should consider growing, these few are a must have. Versatile, easy to grow and tasty, make sure to make place for them in your garden or on your balcony.

Jardin des simples was common in monasteries back in Middle Ages. In this video, we create a kitchen with garden.

Fresh, dried, frozen...what herbs should you use? Although there's nothing more refreshing than smelling fresh mint, fresh herbs are not available all the time, unless you are using aeroponics ( section 5). Especially in autumn and winter, dried herbs provide wonderful benefits and can fight some common ailments such as cold, cough and flu.

Moon gardening and companion planting are one of the basic principles of biodynamic gardening, a principle I use in my garden. The power of the moon can be used not only to increase your garden yields but also to know the best time to forage for herbs and fungi.

If there's one single thing which you will take away from this course, let it be this! Herbs can do magic in your body, support you on your healing journey, help you lose weight, feel optimistic and so much more. In this video, you'll learn to make a simple green smoothie.

This recipe is very versatile depending on what greens the garden provides. The basic recipe involves greens of 1 leek, finely chopped, 2 cups of different greens (kale, dandelion, spinach, chickweed, oregano, basil, parsley etc.), 8 eggs, pinch of salt and olive oil for the pan. I like to serve these with sweet peas pesto - a combination of sweet peas, Parmesan cheese, salt, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil. For plenty of recipes, including a recipe for pesto, sign up for my courses Edible Garden, Edible Forest or From the Garden to the Table.

Here's a quick recipe to get you into the mood for a dreamy evening. You'll need 28g dried hibiscus flowers, 28g dried rosehips, 14g dried peppermint, 14g dried lemon balm. Pour boiling water over the herbs - 2 tsp for a cup of water. Steep for 10 minutes.

Why making your own incense? As I previously mentioned, plants absorb the energy of people who work with them. For a powerful ritual, a homemade incense can enhance the magic you're working on, not to mention the intention you can put into the incense itself while making it. For this incense you'll need 1 tsp of marshmallow root, 1 tablespoon of rose petals and 1 tablespoon of tulsi. All herbs should be powdered. Add water gradually. Let dry. Use as a regular incense.

Learn how to invite abundance to your home, learn about crystals and herbs which can be used in money magic.

Smoke cleansing is a practice which can clear out negativity, or charge a room with a specific intention like love, abundance, spiritual awareness, or joy. Smoke cleansing bundles are easy and fun to make. The process of selecting, cutting, and bundling the herbs is a spiritual ritual in itself. With a little creativity and love, you can create your own beautiful smoke cleansing bundles for any occasion or intention.

There are endless ways how to invite abundance into your home. In this video, we're going to create a wreath for our front door as well as an abundance candle.

We all want more abundance in our lives. Prosperity and abundance are not only about ''hard cash''. Prosperity can mean good health for you and your family or pursuing your dreams. Use this prosperity candle during a ritual asking for abundance.

Although this candle holder (in French - photophore) doesn't last very long, it's an easy and versatile decoration. It reminds us of the fleeting nature of winter and even life itself and the wheel of time.

The use of herbs in your home and kitchen is endless. You can infuse them, cook them, eat them raw, use them in all possible food preparations and much more. To learn how to use herbs, wild remedies and edible flowers in recipes, sign up for my course Edible Garden, Edible Forest here on Udemy.

Following the massive fire on our property, I have become even more vigilant about performing protective spells. Naturally, adhering to fundamental guidelines like securing insurance, avoiding playing with fire (literally), and ensuring the safety of yourself, your pets, and your property is essential. However, incorporating protective house spells can provide an additional layer of security.

Nettle is a magical plant and has been used for thousands of years. Learn more about its history, folklore and magical uses.

There is nothing better than a good herbal bath after a stressful day at work, work in the garden or after exercise. Self care is not selfish and herbal baths are the first go to self care hack to renew.

This ritual is my favorite morning ritual, together with a healthy green smoothie (check out the video earlier in this course). Using the magical properties of herbs, essential oils and crystals create a beautiful and calming ritual which will set you up for the day.

Fertility is, unfortunately, decreasing worldwide. Fertility is not only a women's issue as according to the newest studies, sperm counts are declining drastically, especially in western countries. Avoiding toxic chemicals, endocrine disruptors, drinking filtered water and healthy eating can help. Herbs can further support you on your healing journey.

Maybe you don't feel like or don't have time for a whole body soak. Foot soak is the next best option. Use different herbs according to the desired outcome. For calming use chamomile and lemon balm, for an invigorating soak use orange and lemon peels and rosemary.

Here's the second part of salve making 101. In this video, you'll use your infused comfrey root oil to create a basic two-ingredient salve.

Tower Garden is a great way how to grow herbs all year long. It requires no digging and no weeding. It grows plants 3x faster than traditional gardening, increases yields by an average of 30%  and uses as little as 2% of water as traditional gardening and thus leaves a smaller CO2 footprint. It also uses only 10% of the land of traditional farming. Learn more about this way of growing when you click the external resource link under this lecture.

Growing herbs on the Tower Garden is really simple even if you've never tried it before. The aeroponic gardening technology is effective and sustainable and grows herbs three times faster than conventional gardening, uses 98 percent less water and only a small amount of space. Here I'm growing Tulsi for the market in Provence, France.

I'm so happy you took the time in your busy schedule and have been with me on this herbal journey. If you liked the course, please be so kind and review it. Reviews help us instructors to improve. Thank you!

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I remember the times before smartphones and the internet, when the only place you could learn more about a particular topic was the library. And even if I love to cozy up with a good book, smartphones are a great tool to learn new things, provided you use these devices mindfully.