How Biochar Can Change the World April 27, 2023Sara Ganster Everyone knows that soil is incredibly important to sustaining life on Earth. With modern agricultural practices, we are playing a game of Russian roulette with how long the soil can...
Embodying the Four Elements in Your Life: A Guide to Finding Balance and Joy February 10, 2023Sara Ganster The four elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water – are ancient symbols of the natural world that have been used for centuries to understand and connect with the world...
Why Earth Alchemy? February 08, 2023Sara Ganster When I named my business Earth Alchemy, I did so with the intention of capturing the essence of what my business is all about: connecting with nature and using its...
Growing Summer Greens in Florida: A Guide to Thriving in the Heat January 26, 2023Sara Ganster Growing greens in Florida can be a challenging task, particularly during the hot summer months. Traditional lettuces and greens tend to bolt before the summer season begins, resulting in a less...
Spiritual Aspects of the Four Elements January 26, 2023Sara Ganster The spiritual aspects of the four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - have been revered and studied for centuries. These elements are not just physical entities, but also...
The Healing Powers of Tulsi and African Basil: Exploring the Medicinal and Spiritual Uses of these Herbs January 26, 2023Sara Ganster Tulsi and African basil, also known as Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum gratissimum respectively, are two herbs that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and spiritual practices. Both herbs...
Rose Quartz: A Crystal for Spiritual and Emotional Healing January 26, 2023Sara Ganster Rose Quartz is a beautiful pink crystal that has been used for centuries in spiritual and healing practices. Its soothing energy and ability to promote love and compassion make it...
Connecting to the Earth: The Power of Ritual and Ceremony January 26, 2023Sara Ganster Ritual and ceremony are ancient practices that have been used for thousands of years to connect with the natural world and the rhythms of the earth. They are powerful tools...
Unlocking the Power of Ammonite: A Guide to Using this Sacred Fossil for Spiritual and Ritual Practice January 26, 2023Sara Ganster If you're into crystals, you may have come across ammonite fossils at some point. These ancient creatures, which lived around 400 to 65 million years ago, have long been used...
People Plants November 24, 2022Sara Ganster Quite a few of my favorite plants are common weeds to most people. Some of those weeds also have the best medicine! One of my favorite herbalists, Yarrow Willard, calls these kind of...
Butterfly Pea Flower: A Joyful Herb for the Spirit November 24, 2022Sara Ganster As a western herbalist, I have had the pleasure of working with many different plants and herbs, each with their own unique properties and benefits. One herb that has particularly...