Photos Of The Solstice Herbals Farm
September 18, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Some photos from around the Solstice Herbals Farms. Enjoy and be sure to check back soon for more photos!
Summer Update!
June 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The garden is back in full swing here this spring. I am proud to announce that Solstice Herbals will be a vendor at the Portland State University Saturday Farmers Market the first Saturday of every month June through November. We will be right next to the band in the central square!
We will also have a booth at the Ecotrust market in the Pearl Distict the 3rd Thursday of every month June – November.
Come say hello!
Spring Herb Seeds Have Germinated
February 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The first of the spring herb seeds have germinated! I expect that planting of all the spring herbs and vegies will begin in earnest in a few weeks.
One of my favorite times of the year is getting all my seeds organized in preparation, for what I expect will be an exciting season. The markets have opened up registration for 2009, and you will find me in a variety of local markets this year, including Portland and Salem.
I’ll be sure to post dates and times as the season progresses. Also in the works are some farm dinners, in collaboration with Nick’s Italian, and the Oregon Wine Tasting Room, this summer here at the farm. Contact info@solsticeherbals.com if you are interested.
New Research Project: The Acetate Path
December 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Solstice Herbals will be working on some exciting new research projects over the winter. It will involve a technique called the The Acetate Path, or “Wet Way”. This involves combining herbal preparations with minerals to speed up the metal’s evolution.
Alchemy has always regarded metallic preparations as the most effective healing agents. However, they are much more difficult and time consuming to prepare, and a good deal of plant work needs to be completed before attempting them.
Suffice it to say there are many steps to this process, and there will not be any commercially available product available till later in the year. We’ll keep you posted!
Winter is here!
November 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The first of the winter frosts has hit us here in Oregon, so the garden is heading into hibernation till next spring. It was a great season, with some very rewarding results.
I was particularly happy with the gynostemma, which made a great first showing growing into thick, lush stands of leafy greens.
The echinacea, chinese red sage, and baical skull cap all got off to a great start as well. They will need a few more seasons before their root mass is large enough to harvest, but they all put off a great deal of blossoms, which is very encouraging. Looking forward to spring already.
Coming in Spring 2009 – Medicinal Mushrooms!
November 20, 2008 by admin · 2 Comments
Medicinal Mushrooms! Including: Reishi, Shitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Lion’s Mane. Check back soon for more information!
Come and meet me at the International Alchemy Conference in Las Vegas
October 6, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Just a heads up to everybody: I’ll be at the International Alchemy Conference in Las Vegas Oct 10-12!
Located just minutes (four blocks) west of the Strip on Sahara, the Palace Station Resort is close to every attraction you might care to visit in Las Vegas during the conference. The International Alchemy Conference occupies nearly 10,000 square-feet of the second floor conference area. Take the escalator up to the Feast Buffet and turn right to the registration area.
Visit the website here: International Alchemy Conference
New Web Site!
August 27, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the new Solstice Herbals webiste! Please bear with us as we move in! Feel free to browse the site. Take note that our store will up and running soon!