Saturday August 20, 2011
today, washington ave rocks!
I think Washington Avenue rocks every day, but today, it’ll be especially rocking. This is super-short notice… I’ll be tabling with Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center today at Wash Ave Rocks! the second annual neighborhood appreciation
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Wednesday August 10, 2011
face time at sun in bloom
Raganella’s Botanical Solutions are now available at Sun In Bloom Eco Eatery in North Park Slope, Brooklyn. And I’ll be there today from about 10:30am til at least 12:30pm (I’ll probably be tempted to stay for
Wednesday July 27, 2011
and the winner is…
Congratulations to Barbara McGouran for correctly guessing July’s green ally: Burdock (Arctium lappa)!
Burdock is a biennial plant and in the second year of growth, he/she grows very tall (sometimes up to 8 feet!) and develops flowers.
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Sunday July 24, 2011
july’s green ally contest
Last month I introduced a new feature – the Green Ally Contest. For June, the green ally was Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), and the prize was a set of To-Go Ware. This month…
Prize: Sunflower, Comfrey & Lavender Facial
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Wednesday July 6, 2011
my plastic obsession confession
UPDATE: All of the plastic bits were claimed by a budding fashion designer, Sarah, who will make plastic couture with them. I’m so excited to have found someone who’s going to put all of my trashy
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Wednesday June 29, 2011
and the winner is…
Congratulations to Roxanne Reese Brown for correctly guessing the green ally! Your To-Go Ware utensil set is on its way to your door.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), also sometimes known as Cronewort, St. John’s Girdle, Wild Wormwood, is
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Wednesday June 22, 2011
contest: who is this green ally?
DEADLINE EXTENDED! See below for details…
I’m starting a new monthly feature where you’ll get to learn a little something about commonly found green allies (ie, medicinal plants) and have the chance to be rewarded for your
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Wednesday June 15, 2011
grilled cheese & pickle party, plus…
This coming Monday, come get your fill of grilled cheese, pickles & beer accompanied by the sounds of a live bluegrass band. I’ll be there selling my Raganella’s Botanical Solutions goods, including my new summer soothers
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Wednesday June 15, 2011
a weed is a plant out of place
Jewelweed, ally against poison ivy.
I love city life. I can step out of my apartment building door and arrive at just about any place I please in as little as 5 minutes, without getting in a
Categories: agriculture blog Tags: animals farming foraging herbs nature water wildlife
Wednesday May 18, 2011
how to deal with blood suckers on holiday
I just returned from a dreamy, restorative few days up in a sweet place in Campbell Hall, NY called simply, heartland. Everything about the time & place was sweet: the scent of the air, the soft
Categories: blog home Tags: bed bug bug repellent deer tick pests travel
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