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Herbalism book with dried Calendula flowers
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Herbs 101: Calendula Officinalis

Calendula Officinalis, or Pot Marigold as some of us know it by, is a beautiful golden-orange flower frequenting many of our windowsills and gardens, is representative of both love & luck. This lively flower is useful in countless ways — from…

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The rose represented by its description in an herbalism book strewn with a bunch of roses
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Herbs 101: The Rose

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -Juliet; William Shakespeare c. 1591  One of the most prolific writers of all time, Shakespeare portrayed the rose, such a beautifully wild and aromatic flower, as a romantic dream. Its…

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