It's been awhile since I've written here. The summer has brought lots of opportunities to be outside, planting my gardens and helping them grow through this interesting summer. Between bunnies and unseasonably cool weather, some plants have struggled (pumpkins and peas) while others finally took off (my cucumbers are legion).
What it is time for, however, is restocking my herbs. Culinary and medicinal. I grow quite a few of the everyday culinary herbs like rosemary, oregano, sage and thyme. I even have a small bay tree. There is catnip and anise hyssop in the garden. Valerian comes up everywhere. I've dried my own herbs before but most of them tend to stay usable out in the garden all year long. And yet, there are other herbs and spices that I use and have I found a great company to order from.
Mountain Rose Herbs is a company down in Cottage Grove, Oregon that sells organic and conventional herbs, spices and herbal products. Their products are first rate and they are a company working hard to be measured as one of the top sustainable companies in their niche. I found them years ago when I first began getting interested in herbal medicine and have loved them ever since.
One of my favorite tea blends for restful sleep:
2 parts chamomile
1 part peppermint leaves
a pinch of valerian
1 part wood betony
1 part skullcap
1 part catnip
and a pinch of stevia for sweetness if my husband is joining me for a cup.
