Posts made in November, 2012

Rosehips

Posted by on Nov 12, 2012 in Blog, Media | 58 comments

Rosehips

Rose hips glow like rubies in the fading colors of autumn. They are red to orange colored, round and fleshy – pregnant with a belly of seeds. These tiny jewels bestow a wealth of medicine to those who take time to harvest them.  They are easy to dry in baskets or paper bags. Make them into a delicious tea that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Identifying and Using Rosehips Most rose plants have hips that are useable including all of our northwest native roses, rugosa rose, cabbage roses, and heirloom varieties. Avoid gathering rosehips from plants that have been treated with...

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