Author: Darcey Blue

Darcey Blue French is an herbalist & nutritionist, wildcrafter, gardener, food lover, Earth lover and wild woman. She has been using and learning from the plants, both wild and cultivated since childhood, and it is her deep love of the wild Earth and its creatures that fuels her passion for healing and teaching about plants, wilderness, spirit, nourishment and healing. She spends her time leading Edible and Medicinal Wild Plant walks, Plant Spirit Medicine groups, teaching herbal and nutritional classes and intensives both in person and online, creating nourishing and delicious meals, wildcrafting and making medicines from the plants, seeing clients and enjoying the wild places on the earth. Darcey practices in the the Vitalist tradition of herbalism, which fosters the interconnection and nourishment of body, mind, and spirit. Through the use of nutrition, herbal formulas, flower essences, and connection with nature, she aims to support the vitality of all aspects of the human being.

Sacred Plant Wisdom from Hawthorn

Its finally here!  The Sacred Plant Wisdom devoted to the magical, heart nourishing, protective Hawthorn Tree! Sacred Plant Journey, Guided Meditation, Journal Questions for deepening your relationship and work with Hawthorn as an ally for emotional and spiritual transformation, music, poetry and more! Here's a short sample from the Recording - Wisdom from Hawthorn  $5.29  - … Continue reading Sacred Plant Wisdom from Hawthorn

Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter Giveaway Winners

After entering all the names- and using a randomizer, we've got 5 winners! 5 Lucky souls who will receive 6 months  (12 issues) the new Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter! Thank you so much to everyone for spreading the word and getting the news out.  If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please be … Continue reading Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter Giveaway Winners

Hawthorn- Faery Guardian of the Heart

Originally published at Gaia's Gifts in 2010 Species:  Hawthorn, Whitethorn, Thorn, Haw Whiteblossom  (Crataegus oxycantha and other spp.) Parts used: Fruits, leaf, flower Energetic: cool, dry to neutral Taste: sweet, sour, astringent Actions: cardiotonic, nervine, astringent, nutritive, tonic, stimulant, relaxant, antioxidant Botanical/Ecological description: Hawthorn, in the rose family, is a small tree or shrub, that tends … Continue reading Hawthorn- Faery Guardian of the Heart

2013 CSA Sale and Upgrade!

2013 Blue Turtle Botanicals CSA Greetings friends!  Its now February, I can hardly believe 2013 is already in full swing!  My Sacred Earth Medicine Herbal Apprenticeship is kicking off in just a few short weeks, client spots are filling, and the new Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter is open for subscriptions for two more weeks. I … Continue reading 2013 CSA Sale and Upgrade!