- I am a Clinical Herbalist and Nutritional Consultant living in Madrid, New Mexico with my wonderful husband, two little dogs and a big cat. An avid gardener, I grow many organic herbs and nutritive greens. My practice revolves around creating health through whole-food nutrition, nutritive herbs, lifestyle and self-awareness. I offer consultations to improve the health and well-being of our four-legged friends, as well as their humans. We can work together via Skype, in person,or over the phone. Let's create health for ourselves and our animal companions! Contact me at sarah@summersunherbals.com
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Category Archives: Herbal Magic
What I’m Growing in New Mexico
Our new home in Cerrillos, NM has some amazing qualities. The sun room is my favorite room in the house. Sun all day long! Faces east, south and west. Plants that I’ve grown in Colorado gardens are growing much more … Continue reading
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Elderberry Elixir! Delicious Immune Support!
Did you know? You can protect yourself from colds and flu in the most delicious way! Elderberries support respiratory, digestive and immune health! This particular batch also has a generous amount of ginger root and is sweetened with Neem Honey! … Continue reading
Watch what happens…
…when you nourish your 4-footed friends at the cellular level with whole foods, enzymes, vitamins and minerals! There was a time when the idea of supplements for dogs or cats seemed a little crazy or fanatical to me. Now I can’t … Continue reading
The Fall Garden & More Rose Talk
I keep thinking I will blog about another subject, but my attention always turns back to the garden because my first-year perennials are showing some amazing growth. Some are blooming out of sequence, which often happens with first year gardens. … Continue reading
Rose Blog!
The hardy, fragrant Roses in my garden: One of the first roses to bloom in the late Spring/early Summer is Rosa Glauca. I grew it in partial shade in Longmont, in full sun here in Berthoud. It’s a species rose that … Continue reading
What is blooming in the June Garden?
Roses will be coming on soon! Blooming now….. Every year is different, isn’t it? Even though we had a challenging Spring, we are moving right along with the new gardens in the back yard. Stone walkways are going in. I’m … Continue reading
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Vigorous Old Roses and Fabulous Herbs For Colorado Gardens and Beyond
This morning, I was remembering my first rambling rose experience. I had encountered Darlow’s Enigma at the Botanic Gardens growing on a large arch, meeting Honeysuckle and Wisteria in the middle. It was a breathtaking sight, and I decided to replicate it … Continue reading
Springtime arrives! Roses, Berries and Vines…
It’s so exciting watching the new gardens come to life! Roses First I brought seven roses from our Longmont gardens. Apothecary, Francesca, Rose de Rescht, Angel Face, Ebb Tide, Lyda Rose, and Rosa Glauca. Most had only been planted in … Continue reading
New Digs, Houseplant Health and Spring Garden Plans
At last! We finally got moved in to our beautiful new home in Berthoud, Colorado. It took way longer than expected, but we are settling in nicely. The living room is set up so my plants can enjoy the south … Continue reading
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Enhance Your Dream Life with the Energetics of Fragrant Herbs
“Plants, especially those that are used in their whole form, are infused with life force energy or qi.” Fragrance is one of the ways plants communicate with their environment. For humans, fragrance is processed in the brain’s limbic system, an … Continue reading
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