“You are not emptying yourself. You are making room. There is a difference, and it lives in the body.”
In Week Four of the March series, we arrive at the Waxing Gibbous Moon — luminous, nearly full, and ripening toward the Pink Moon just days away — and talk about two of the most quietly powerful spring herbs growing right now outside your door: cleavers and dandelion. This episode explores what traditional spring cleansing actually was (and wasn’t), how the lymphatic system and liver move with the season, and how to practice detox as a relationship with the natural world rather than a rule imposed from outside. Includes simple preparation instructions for the cleavers cold infusion and dandelion root decoction.
Moon Gardening Calendar – Bio Dynamic Planting Guide
March Moon Calendar
https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/gardening-moon-calendar-guide-march-2026
April Moon Calendar
https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/gardening-moon-calendar-guide-april-2026
🌿 Herbs & Favorite Tools
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Herbs featured in this Show:
1. Cleavers Dried Herb
2. Cleavers Liquid Extract
3. Dandelion Root
My favorite tea-making tools:
BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker,
Cold Brew Coffee Filter for Wide Mouth Mason Jar,
Heat-proof wide-mouth mason jars
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Because every gardener starts with a single seed — and a little curiosity.
My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey.
Inside you’ll find:
- Simple planting guidance
- Space for drawings, photos, and notes
- Imaginative themed gardens (Harry Potter Herb Garden, Young Chef’s Garden, Monarch Butterfly Garden)
Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants.
✨ You’ll be amazed at how much you — and your garden — grow when you take time to journal the journey.
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🎶 Music Credits
A heartfelt thank you to Alexander Nakarada for the music featured in this story.
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🎼 Song: Planning – 320bit – September 5, 2021
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