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By Robin Bennett, Posted in Blog

When our hearts ache and feel like they're breaking, most of us try to keep that from happening. We hold on tightly, trying to keep them intact, rather than letting go into pain. Yet, the truth is that grief expressed is a sacrament, and an alchemical force. ... read more.

• November 03, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Blog

Do you find yourself dreaming or thinking more than usual of loved ones that have passed into Spirit? This is increasingly common at this time of year. I've had several dreams in the past week that my beloved parents are on their way to visit me.... read more.

• October 27, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Interview

Meet Robin Rose Bennett an herbalist, writer and EarthSpirit educator. ... read more.

• October 26, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Recipes, Videos

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum (syn. O. tenuiflorum) - Also known as tulsi or tulasi, this herbaceous plant grows happily as a perennial in zones 10 and up. This delightfully aromatic plant is in the mint (Lamiaceae) family and thus related to sweet basil, spearmint, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, hyssop, thyme, and lavender to name a few.... read more.

• October 07, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Blog, Recipes

All my classes for the rest of the year are ONLINE, and available by recording afterward if you can't attend in real time. Check out my website for a full listing of events and classes.... read more.

• October 06, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Blog, Recipes

STEWED APPLES - 1 medium-size apple—any sweet red variety, or green or sour if you prefer... read more.

• September 30, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Recipes, Videos

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) - A perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, and one of the last to bloom in the late summer and early fall. Being the late bloomers that they are, Native Americans named her It-Brings-the-Fall.... read more.

• September 30, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Videos

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) - The bright yellow spires of Goldenrod flowers hearkens the coming of fall. These beautiful edible golden blossoms provide a lovely color for natural fabric dyeing.... read more.

• September 23, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Blog

The Wheel of the Year is always turning. When we celebrate the Earth's holy days, Including the Solstices and Equinoxes, Nature's cycles reveal that whatever is happening in any given moment, this too shall pass... read more.

• September 22, 2020

By Robin Bennett, Posted in Videos

Stone root (Collinsonia canadensis) - Nicknames: Hard Rock, Horse Weed, Knob Root, Heal All, Rich Weed, Clergyman’s friend. All parts used, root/rhizome internally and externally; roots, leaves and flowers externally only  ... read more.

• September 16, 2020