Archive for May, 2009

Choosing Rosemary for the Garden

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink 
Ever since my rosemary died this past winter, I have been planning to replace it.
The space where my rosemary had been is like a missing tooth in the garden, as it had grown quite large over the past 3 years.
But when it came to choosing rosemary for the garden, I wasn’t sure if […]

Voices of Flowers

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
 Voices of Flowers is a handy little book that teaches the reader how to use the essence of flowers for healing.
Written by Rhonda PallasDowney, who founded Living Flower Essences in Cottonwood, Arizona, Voices of Flowers consists of healing guidance from flowers and plants in the first section of the book, with chakra energy […]

The Hairy-Chinned Woman

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
I remember it clearly. I was probably about 12-14 years old at the time. I had a horse that I kept on a farm near our home.
I had to pay the rent so I knocked on the door of the farmhouse. When the farm wife answered, I was mesmerized.
Not because I lacked the […]

Labrador Tea in the Gigantic Broccoli Forest

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
We just got back yesterday from a trip to the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
We stayed near Tofino and walked the beaches and trails of Pacific Rim National Park.
When I walk trails I like to look for herbs that grow naturally in the environment. One of the herbs I was familiar with from […]

How Detoxing Energizes Your Mind and Body

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

By Marilyn Zink
This is Day 10 of my 12 day detox program and I am feeling so energized, despite expecting a monthly visitor any day now (oh, joy). You women know what I mean.
I went to bed at midnight and woke up at 6 a.m. For those who know me, I am not an early […]