Whenever I use a medicinal plant, it becomes my favourite…until I use another medicinal plant. Plants are like that – they really make friends with you and when you imbibe them in whatever form, they become your favourite. I recently posted a film to YouTube about Lemon Balm because I had just had my first …. Read More
Tag: herbs
A Springtime Walk in Connemara
Walking the dog this morning, I was enjoying the soft spring day and feeling optimistic, fresh and energised. The Spring Equinox is almost upon us and we should be feeling balanced and in harmony and ready for anything, as there are so many spring tonic herbs available at the moment. I decided on my walk …. Read More
An Bhean Feasa – Herbs, Herbs and Herb Walk
Herbs such as this beautiful Chamomile are almost finished for the year. I noticed one or two flower heads still shining away in the herb garden but unfortunately, some of my Chamomile plants were burned badly by the salt wind after Storm Ali. This Calendula is more fortunate, being in the poly tunnel and may …. Read More
An Bhean Feasa – Exhibition, Equinox, Excitement…
Well, I am a very happy woman as I write this evening. I really didn’t expect to get such a positive response to my exhibition held during Clifden Art’s Festival. I had been prompted to do it by the plants and having done it, taken the photos and written the book, what happened next …. Read More
An Bhean Feasa’s Mission ….An Exhibition
Have you ever felt compelled to do something? Felt nudged and pushed? Have you ever had that feeling deep down in your gut that there is something you must do? I have for some time now and finally, that feeling has culminated in a photographic exhibition “Weeds on the Wall”. For the last number of …. Read More
A Champion for Herbs!
Finally, after years of studying, planning and dreaming of becoming a voice for the herbs and plants we share our planet with, my first herbal health course went ahead on Saturday. It was lovely for me to see how eager the participants were to learn how herbs and plants can help prevent sickness and help us …. Read More