Blog - Wild Rose Herbs

Apr 25, 2012

Grow Lemon Balm from Seed or Root Clump

Lemon Balm can - and will - grow anywhere.

I have limited growing space in my current location, but I simply cannot imagine a Summer without Lemon Balm. This is another herb so tasty and easy to grow that there is really no reason to exclude it from your gardening plans.

Lemon Balm for You:
A mild sedative, Lemon Balm is invaluable for the restless mind, especially for children and the elderly...

Apr 18, 2012

Growing Calendula for You and Your Garden

If you're looking to add herbs to your garden and your pantry, Calendula is a must. Not only is it ridiculously easy to grow, it also has an array of benefits for yourself and your garden. Both Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) and Tagetes erecta (Mexican or Aztec Marigold) have similar traditional uses.

Calendula for You:

Heals and soothes just about any skin abrasion, rash, cut, burn,...

Apr 11, 2012

Container Gardening Cheap and Simple

A huge heriloom tomoato from one of my plants grown in a 5-gallon bucket!
I dream of having the perfect garden.Stone paths, ponds and raised beds all overgrown with medicinal herbs, edible perennials and tasty annuals. My future garden will look like it's been there for years, arguably forever, in a cyclical state of decay and renewal. I'll know it like the back of my hand, probably because my...

Mar 20, 2012

Wild Rose Turns One!

This March we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Wild Rose! Wild Rose is the culmination of six years of experimentation and alchemy by our founder and formulator, Ash. Ash intuitively formulates our unique products using the best, most ethically-produced ingredients available. Ash is entirely self-taught, and has learned the alchemical arts of aromatherapy and herbalism since 2006. With over...

Jul 24, 2011

Douglas Fir Bark Baskets

I've been making bark baskets from young Douglas Firs for many years, but have only recently managed to get some up on Etsy. I usually get a lot of questions about the process, so here's a photo journal of bark collecting. Next time I harvest, I'll be sure to take pictures of the basket making process, too!

Douglas Fir Bark Baskets by Wild Rose Herbs

Each Douglas Fir used for basket making is...