The Complete Folk HerbalRebecca Beyer founded the Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft. She holds a bachelor of science in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and a master's in Appalachian studies and sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she manages a homestead and teaches traditional witchcraft, foraging, and Appalachian folk medicine. Reconnect with the wisdom of the land through

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Follow quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: how much light

Reverse coloring is a totally new idea in creativity and mindfulness: so simple

Plant propagation is a fun

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there’s Plant Care 101: from how to assess light conditions to tricks for keeping your plants alive while on vacation

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tolerates medium light but variegation may become less pronounced in lower light

from colds and flu to leg cramps and hangovers