by Cindyj | Jul 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
This time of year can go by pretty quick so be sure to take some time out for silliness. We made these hollyhock dolls this morning just for fun and here they are all together playing. All you do is attach the full bloomed flower to a flower bud with a toothpick....
by Cindyj | Jul 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) When traveling I can’t help but notice the different plants from one place to another. My first experience in this was moving from Ohio to Northern Arizona for college (yes, ages ago). What a difference it was for me moving from...
by Cindyj | Jun 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Once established Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium or Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh. and Pyrethrum parthenium (L.) is somewhat invasive so you need to keep an eye on it, but I like those types of herbs that don’t need to be babied. The flowers are delicate,...
by Cindyj | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’d forgotten how nice and spicy Rue (Ruta graveolens) smells when rubbed, although some plant descriptions describe this as a negative smell. I have this plant in my front garden by the door. It just started blooming but its blooms are rather humble compared to...
by Cindyj | Jun 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
Cucumber flavored herb. Add leaves to salads and drinks. If you have it, be sure to eat it now as it gets bitter as the summer progresses. I’ll have to give it a try in soap and see how it behaves.
by Cindyj | Jun 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Antiaging ingredients are hot in skin care right now and there are many to be found. Lets go over vitamin C now.Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is essential for healthy skin and necessary for the synthesis of collagen in the skin. Collagen is a fibrous protein...
by Cindyj | May 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
This low growing weed is commonly found in lawns in the Eastern US but less so in the Western US. It is commonly called Self-Heal and being in the mint family will grow prolifically. It may be more common in Chinese Medicine where it is used for cardiovascular...
by Cindyj | May 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Wordless Wednesday: looks like a wedding, but these are crabapple blossoms blown off the tree, beautiful.
by Cindyj | May 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
I was recently interviewed by Beth Byrne about using botanicals in soaps for an article in The Saponifier. This is a summary of that interview. 1. Name, location, business name, any other background info. My name is Cindy Jones. My business name is Sagescript...
by Cindyj | May 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
I had a new product this weekend at the market; Dill Lip Balm. This balm is not yet on my website but I’ll try to get it up asap. Dill has a wonderful fragrance, is good for the skin and improves the mood – where better to use it than on the lips? The lip...
