How to Harvest and Dry Sage for Smudging

Michael and Rose took a trip to the beautiful countryside to show us how to harvest and dry prairie sage. The day was hot, but luckily the prairie breezes kept us cool (although these gentle wind …
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Pow Wow: What To Expect

Pow Wow: What To Expect

A Pow Wow is a fun, family friendly event that is open to the public. Expect to see dancers dressed in beautiful regalia, to hear powerful drums, and to learn about cultures that span this continent w …
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The Lakota Sundance Season

The Lakota Sundance Season

As we move pass the height of the summer solstice, we are welcoming our sisters and brothers who come for the Sundance. A ritual that is steeped in Native American belief, used to heal the People, the …
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Prairie Edge is Heating Up!

Prairie Edge is Heating Up!

From Sioux Trading Post: This crew has worked hard to bring the best botanicals and craft supplies for all your needs and here is their message, Greeting from the Sioux Trading Post! Our sale …
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Growing Season

Hello everyone.We are excited for the growing season. So far, we've had a good amount of rain and the sun is heating things up. Flowers are blooming and that means fruit for those folks who like to pi …
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Red Willow Bark: Can'sa'sa is back!

We've searched long and hard to come up with a good source for red willow bark, our local harvest did not pan out as the freeze did not work out for us. So, we received samples from various sources an …
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Sweet Grass is Back!

Hello everyone: For about 10 days we were without sweetgrass and then our friends from Cree country came through with our yearly shipment.This years harvest was harder than before as the current west …
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Sage Harvesting Do's and Don'ts

On May 5, 2015, we had to make South Dakota sage a zero quantity on our web-site. We had a short growing season in 2014 and we knew we would probably run out of this very important botanical before th …
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How We Prepare Dried Sage

People often comment on our beautiful bundles of sage, so we decided to reveal the person and some of the techniques behind these special dried bouquets.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03AHIyD …
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How to Burn Sweetgrass for Smudging

Last month, we announced the arrival of our new sweetgrass harvest. It led to a lot of excitement, and a few inquiries about how to properly light this sweet smelling herb for smudging, so this …
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The Dried Herbs of Summer

Used for smudging and prayer, as well as their aromas, many dried herbs are especially important during the summer season…SageStrong and earthy with astringent undertones, people are attracted to Sage …
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