The Release of Spring

At long last, May 1st has arrived. The midway point between spring equinox and summer solstice is a time when the first signs of spring truly start to appear in the Yukon and many of us will greet the crocuses, catkins, and unfolding buds with…

Staying Grounded And Nourished in Spring

The days are filled now with birdsong and the pitter-patter of melting snow dripping off the roofs, and the warming sun graces our evening skies making us dream of the summer nights to come. Spring is here! Spring is the time of new beginnings…

Self-Care Allies For The Winter Season – Part 2

We have reached the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, Imbolc as it is called in some European traditions, a time when we begin to see the hope of spring. In more temperate regions, this hope comes in the form of the…

Slow Down

And even as we start into the new year, nature reminds us that there is much grace and beauty in slowness. Slow down, be here now. Watch the snowflakes dance from the skies, tiny little stars falling silently. Watch the ice feathers grow, slowly,…

Self-Care Allies For The Winter Season – Part 1

Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, marks the beginning of winter in our calendars, as well as the end of the solar year. But as it goes in the Yukon, the winter season has moved in quite a while ago already! Though…

What Are Herbal Tinctures?

Herbal tinctures are made by infusing plant parts in alcohol, such as vodka or brandy, to extract the medicinal properties of the herbs. Tinctures are generally much stronger than teas and are easy to take on the go. They can be taken by adding…

Rest in Darkness

Winter has settled in the Yukon. The days are short and snowy, and the nights are long and cold. The Wildwood greenhouse is empty and all the potions that captured the summer’s bounty are bottled up. The hustle and bustle of summer is over…

Lamb’s Quarter – A Poster Child for Weeds

Weeds are, more often than not, considered noxious nuisances in the garden, and yet they have much to give. They grow in abundance, do not fear the harsh Yukon climate, and don’t need any fussing over to grow. Lamb’s quarter (Chenopodium album), also known…

New Beginnings

At long last, spring has arrived in the Yukon. The snow is melting, the swans are flying north, and the humans are planting the first seeds for their vegetable gardens. It also is a time of new beginnings and so, this new venture called…