Last month (it doesn't seem that long ago...), we (the herbies) went on a week camping trip to Los Padres National Forrest. We were supposed to go to a specific spot call "The Indians", but it was raining so much that we couldn't use the roads to get there. So we settled at a different local, and set up in the rain!
This was the view on one side of the campsite.
Harlequin LupineWe did a lot of plant identification, and talked about medicinal properties. We made mugwort and black sage infused olive oil for a salve. We made mugwort vinegar. We made yerba santa tincture. Ask me for some if you come visit!
Western Peony
We spent one afternoon talking about flower essences. A flower essence is used for the emotional health, for soul rather than body. The flower is infused into water by the sun, and depending on the plant, will help with depression, sadness, anger, ...
We went hiking one day, and it was beautiful. Much of the trail was still muddy from the rains, so we took of our shoes and hiked barefoot. The rains had brought out so many lovely plants, including this field of lupine.
This picture is for Sterling, who correctly predicted I would become a "black foot"*any offense taken may be directed at him ;)
That picture of the field of lupine is just stunning. You are in such a beautiful area. I am very jealous. I wish we could come visit you this summer, but I just don't think it will happen. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI want to join you. We've still got tons of snow in the mountains. I don't think there will be any hiking until July. We all need to get together and let the flower essences sooth our souls. We definately need that experience (I know I do). And for the record, you're a little bit Cherokee. But I'm sure the Blackfoot are just as great as the Cherokee. (And you definately looked the part!!) ;D
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