Herbs

Flower Meanings

    Everyone knows that Roses are associated with Love. But what about the others? People have been associating meanings to flowers for centuries. The Romans used Laurel for the wreaths they wore to signify victory. Shakespeare used many floral references in his writings to describe love. Here are some of my favorites. Aloe/affection. Amaryllis/pride. Anemone/forsaken. Angelica/call the angels. Appleblossom/preference. Aster/symbol of love or daintiness. Anemone/forsaken. Bay/glory.… Read More »Flower Meanings

    Who Loves Who

      Companion Planting allows us to use the collective wisdom of those who have come before us to teach us which plants benefit from growing together. One great example of the is The Three Sisters, Corn, Pole Beans, and Squash. According to The Farmers Almanac, there are many benefits to planting certain plants together. Large plants provide shade for smaller plants. Large stalked plants provide support… Read More »Who Loves Who

      Wild Fern Oil’s

      Ferns have had the same DNA for 300 million years. They are virtually the same as they were when the Dinosaurs roamed our planet. And they are one of the only plants that have been able to do so. Redwood forests are perfect acidic soil for Fern growth. I have seen several different types of Fern hiking in our California Redwood forest. Maiden Hair, Water… Read More »Wild Fern Oil’s

      Planting Seeds

        This last year I started a seed bank for The Butterfly Hill. Little did I know what a project it would be. From collecting, to drying, and then safely storing them has become quite the task. Check preservation @ https://thebutterflyhill.com/seed-preservation/ Now that the new year is upon us, I think about planting seeds. Getting the soil ready, check out soil prep here: https://thebutterflyhill.com/soil/ What to… Read More »Planting Seeds

        St John’s Wort

        $50 St. John’s Wort has been used for hundreds of years for nerve pain. As well as a nighttime sleep enhancer. Members swear by its drug-free relief. Rub the balm or oil on the affected area. You can also rub a bit on your belly button at night to promote peaceful sleep. For Members only. Become a member

        Ume Boshi

          $15 The Ume Boshi is finally ready! After 6 months, we have Ume both with and without Shiso available. We do have a limited run of the Ume from our very first season. They taste amazing and we have been enjoying them so much! We have a DIY series of videos if you would like to make your own. Or join the community and have… Read More »Ume Boshi

          Seaweed TriO

          On Sale Now For Members Only $90 setCall 415-297-3592 to check availability All our Seaweed products made here on The Butterfly Hill have 5 different types of Seaweed ethically harvested. They include Sea Lettuce, Coralline, Dolce, Bull Kelp, and Giant Sea Kelp. The Seaweed Salt scrub is excellent for garden hands and feet in the shower. It smooths the skin and cleans off any allergens… Read More »Seaweed TriO

          Seaweed Gift of the Sea

            Mother Nature’s healing Seaweed I have been on the beach most of my life. My Mother and Father were free divers in Monterey Bay. My whole family would have fish boils on the beach with my Father and Uncles coming out of the Ocean with fish they speared. My Grandmother in her wetsuit would clam on the beach, while us children would collect Periwinkles and… Read More »Seaweed Gift of the Sea

            Soil

            There are 6 basic types of soil. Sand, Clay, Slit, Peat, Chalk, and Loam. Sandy is fine and has great drainage. It tends to be acidic and doesn’t have many nutrients. If you have sandy soil adding peat, mulch and manure will add needed nutrients, and keep them from running off. Clay is dense and drys out in the summer. In the winter it holds… Read More »Soil