The Healing offered by Helichrysum Italicum
Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. I am a...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Gift: Helichrysum and Healing
Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. Leah’s...
View ArticleLavender, WW I, and My Grandmother
Lavender, WW I, and My Grandmother Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series...
View ArticleLavender Hydrosol: A Cosmetic Superstar
Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. I tend to...
View ArticleFive Ways Essential Oils Deter Mosquitoes
Five Ways Essential Oils Deter Mosquitoes An important use for our Biodynamic organic lavender essential oil is to deter mosquitoes. Mosquitoes and other insects hate the scent, and you can rest...
View ArticleIPA’S and the Antibacterial Properties of Lavender
IPA’S and the Antibacterial Properties of Lavender By: Cristin McDonnell California is known as the Golden State, but what it should really be called is the BYOB state. Yes, Bring Your Own Beer! Not...
View ArticleFood is Medicine: Cooking with Dried Herbs
Food is Medicine: Cooking with Dried Herbs By: Cristin McDonnell As a student of Ayurveda, I have become very aware of the healing properties of plants. I use many high quality herbs in capsules, but I...
View ArticleHarms Dried Lavender and Rancho Gordo Beans Recipe
Harms Dried Lavender Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans Recipe We love Rancho Gordo beans at Harms, and fall is the perfect time to cook them. You can put these beans in a crock pot in the morning...
View ArticleThere Must Be a Blessing…
There must be a blessing… We are including some of our older blogs on the meaning of the lot numbers. The following blog was from a couple of years ago, when we did our last harvest of Lot Sophia....
View ArticleSpraying Fermented Equisetum Tea
Spraying Fermented Equisetum Tea Another of our past blogs on the use of a Biodynamic spray— which works wonders! From here on through the growing season, twice a month, new and full moon, we will be...
View ArticleFirst Day of Dried Lavender Harvest
First Day of Dried Lavender Harvest Another year’s harvest blog, but the story of where the stems come from when you order a dried bouquet, cooking stems, or loose flowers. Watch for a recipe this...
View ArticleLavender Roasted Thanksgiving Bird
Lavender Roasted Thanksgiving Bird If you are looking for a healthy way to spice up your Thanksgiving bird this season, consider lavender and other herbs de Provence. The secret is to go light on the...
View ArticleCompost and Drought
Compost and Drought This last week our compost arrived: all 60 tons of it for our 6 1/2 acres of grapes. We had it dumped at the end of the grape rows, and then tucked four sets of compost preps into...
View ArticleLavender Engenders Trust
Lavender Engenders Trust In a Leiden University study out of the Netherlands, lavender aroma was shown to engender a state of trust. The research reported in Frontiers in Psychology, “A question of...
View ArticleDiluting Essential Oils for Faster Healing
Diluting Essential Oils for Faster Healing by Cristin McDonnell I am originally from Virginia. While living in Virginia I have had minimal issues with my skin breaking out. When I moved to California...
View ArticleLavender Focaccia
Lavender Focaccia Lavender focaccia bread is great served as an hors d’oeuvres. If you are looking for a fun addition to your holiday meal, this is it. It can be served plain and dipped into olive...
View ArticlePreparing for Seasonal Change: Essential Oils and Ayurveda
Preparing for Seasonal Change: Essential Oils and Ayurveda By: Cristin McDonnell Colds, allergies, and seasonal influences seem to present themselves predominantly around December 21st , the winter...
View ArticleNew: Essential Oil Diffuser Package
New: Essential Oil Diffuser Package Your can never anticipate the circuitous paths that take you where you are going! I first met Debra Manfree at one of our Open Houses here at the ranch. I remember...
View ArticleBenefits of using Essential Oils in Clay Diffusers
Benefits of Using Essential Oils in Clay Diffusers by Cristin McDonnell Using a soapstone or clay diffuser has many health benefits over using an electrical diffuser. Chemical air fresheners that...
View ArticleButternut Squash Soup with Lavender and Sage
Butternut Squash Soup with Lavender and Sage By Cristin McDonnell This is a healthy fall/ winter dish. Part of what makes this recipe healthy are the benefit that comes from cooking with high quality...
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