The color of thread used for bundling sage

One of our readers asked: “Is there any significance to the color of thread used on bundling sage?”.  Nowadays its hard to tell the difference between custom and fashion. Our world is changing, and the lines of division are disappearing. That said, the cultures and meaning of colors is different depending on the color [...]

Smudging with White Sage made Simple

Every tribe has its own methods for smudging and stories that share the meaning of smudging using white sage, sweetgrass, tobacco, and juniper. You can use any non-burning container for your smudging cleansing activity but shells are popular.

Smudging can be done inside and out but keep in mind that it is smoke, the [...]

Is Burning Sage Beneficial For Us?

A reader asks: “Is burning sage beneficial for us? I know it’s used as a cleansing ritual, that it takes negative energies away, but is it good for our health to burn sage? What does sage do for us spiritually? What are the benefits spiritually?  It does make me feel a little better after i [...]

Using White Sage as a Blessing For Your Home

White sage is a powerful aromatic herb used for centuries as a healing and blessing tool. While it is traditionally burned and the smoke used for energy purification and healing it can be used in many other ways.

Blessing Your Yard with Sage

The best way to begin your sage blessing is to call [...]

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Do you use any herbs in cooking? Many people do but don’t give it much thought. Take sage. Most people use it a couple times a year maybe, when making stuffing. But herbalists use sage a lot more frequently.

Sage is Mediterranean in origin. There are different varieties, and one comes from Central America. [...]

Vegetable Gardening from White Flower Farm, Part 3

Join White Flower Farm Nursery Manager Barb Pierson in the Veggie Garden as she harvests basil, thyme, lettuce, sage, kale, cilantro, zucchini, sugar snap peas, broccoli, & carrots

Herbal Cleansing Elixir

I love this stuff! It smells so good and its really easy to make. Just add 2parts Lavander, 1part White Sage, 1/2-1Tbs. sea salt, and 4-5 whole cloves. let sit covered for 15-20min. strain, bottle, add crystal to charge^.^ After a shower or bath pour this over yourself after you say your daily [...]

The Purple Flame & Energy Cleansing Techniques

The purple flame, white sage, crystals, reiki, have fun!

Distilling Cardamom, Rosemary and White Sage

Distillation equipment designed by Jack Chaitman