Cold Therapy Wander
Cold therapy isn’t just for athletes. Getting outside at all times of year is good for the soul.
Cold therapy isn’t just for athletes. Getting outside at all times of year is good for the soul. However brief your wander, the crisp air and reflected sunlight of a frigid, snowy day can really boost your day. I find myself more motivated and less concerned about turning up the heat once I return to the house.
If you find yourself cold and sore after a good winter wander, try Half Wild Après Ski & Sport salve to help you warm up!
Comfort and Care for Active Days
Après Ski & Sport salve is designed to help you recover and stay comfortable after skiing, snowboarding, hiking, or intense workouts. Made with herbs grown on our farm, this salve naturally warms and soothes tired muscles and stiff joints, giving you the relief you need to keep moving. Its subtle, woodsy aroma and natural formula make it a must-have for winter sports enthusiasts and active individuals. 45mL
Best For: Post-Sport Recovery, Stiff Hands, Hardworking Muscles, and Cold Weather Protection
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Wandering Through the January Thaw
We’ve had a few beautiful “spring” days this week — a great time to get out and walk in the fresh air and see what has remained hidden under the snow this winter. Lots of berries left in the landscape still. It must be a pretty easy year for the wildlife. Well earned after last year’s winter that never ended.
We’ve had a few beautiful “spring” days this week — a great time to get out and walk in the fresh air and see what has remained hidden under the snow this winter. Lots of berries left in the landscape still. It must be a pretty easy year for the wildlife. Well earned after last year’s winter that never ended.
Woodland Fruit Wander
After seeing baby beaked hazelnuts along the roadside this week, I ventured into our woods to see if we were lucky enough to have hazelnuts as well. What I found was so much more!! Here’s a roundup of some old friends and some new discoveries.
Nannyberries starting to form. They have a very large seed, but the flesh is delicious, like the related wild raisin tree’s name suggests.
Red elderberry — a beautiful, but poisonous elderberry. Note how the berry bunch is conical. The medicinal black elderberry (NOT SHOWN HERE) has flowers and berries that form on a flat bunch and ripen to a deep purple.
Wild gooseberries growing in the understory. The wildlife love this fruit, and I rarely see any ripen at all.
La piece de resistance: beaked hazelnuts!! The modern northern woodlands lack many of the edible nut trees that sustained generations on this land before the colonists cut down the forest and brought insects and disease that continue to attack some of our most valued trees. I was thrilled to find a few beaked hazelnut trees on our woods today and will keep an eye on the nuts to grab a few ripe ones before the squirrels can hide them all away.
The wild apples are struggling this year, but no doubt they will still feed many.
Our half wild hops are going strong, as usual. These hops grow deep in the woods and are leftover from beer making in centuries past. Judging by how fruity and delicious these hops are, our ancestors had some very good beer!
Natural Protection for the Outdoors
Herbal Bug Spray is a refreshing, herb-infused mist designed to keep your comfortable during your time outdoors. Made with thyme and other herbs grown on our farm, this formula is thoughtfully crafted to help you enjoy nature without unwatned distractions. Light and easy to apply, it is perfect for hikes, picnics, or any adventure under the open sky.
Best For: Outdoor Adventures, Hiking, Gardening, Camping
Not for use on pets.
This 56 mL bottle comes with a treatment pump that can be refilled twice with our Herbal Bug Spray Refill.
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