Autumn Olive: From Land Management Gone Wrong to Tasty Forager’s Delight
Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is near and dear to my heart. It’s plump red berries in winter and beautiful yellow blooms in spring… Yes, I love autumn olive even though it has a bad reputation.
I first learned about autumn olive in my wildlife habitat class while working towards my master’s in wildlife ecology. My professor noted that autumn olive is the poster child for wildlife biologists not always getting their management correct and that even scientists can fail.
Beat the Heat – Herbs to Cool Off
As summer is around the corner and temperatures rise, many of us are looking for ways to cool off to allow us to enjoy the outdoors. Exposure to intense heat can leave us aggravated and uncomfortable. Without a careful watch, heat exposure could lead to dangerous heat stroke. Luckily, there are many herbal options to help us keep cool and enjoy the outdoors. Throughout this article, you will learn about several herbal options to get the most out of your summer!
Understanding the Right Herbal Practitioner for You: Clinical Herbalists vs. Community Herbalists
While seeking out the advice of herbalists, you may wonder how to find the right practitioner for you. In herbalism, practitioners have varying focuses, specialties, and training that can affect what they can offer you.
Typically, herbalists usually choose between two paths by either becoming a clinical herbalist or a community herbalist. Both types of herbal practitioners work to help people heal with herbs, but they each operate in different contexts and purposes within their communities. It’s important to understand the differences of each as you learn about and seek health advice regarding herbs.