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SweetBriar
Farmgirl at Heart
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Kiva
Reserve
NM
USA
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 Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 10:04:37 AM
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Hi All,
My name is Kiva Rose, I'm a student of Susun Weed, currently taking her ABC of Herbalism course and writing a column for the Wise Woman Tradition blog(www.wisewomantradition.com). I'm also fulfilling my dreams as an herbalist (Bear Medicine Herbals) and Priestess/Guide of Animá(www.animacenter.org). I teach a course on Plant Spirit Medicine, train apprentices and open my enchanted canyon home for the Plant Spirit Medicine Gathering (May 12-14) here in magical New Mexico. I'm also an author, and you may have seen my writings in Sagewoman, The Beltane Papers, Santa Fe Sun Monthly, Desert Exposure or Weed Wanderings.
I've been in love with gardening and organic living since I was a small child, and had my first garden at six or seven. As a wild teenager, the plants kept me grounded and close to Mama Gaia. And ever since I became a mother, I've been seriously studying and pursuing the study of healing with weeds. I love talking to other women about healing, homesteading and herbal studies! And I'm so grateful for this new oppurtunity.
Green Blessings,
Kiva Rose |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 10:13:52 AM
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Hi Kiva,
Welcome to the forum. You sound very interesting and I think you'll enjoy the folks here.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 10:42:55 AM
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Hi Kiva (pretty name!!) welcome to the group...I bet we can all learn so much from you!! I think New Mexico is beautiful and I have some relatives there (in Soccorro and Albuquerque) on my mom's side of the family.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 11:11:58 AM
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Hi Kiva and welcome! You sound so interesting and knowledgable. Looking forward to learning from you. I think you'll really enjoy the forum. Oh, I have a malamute mix and her name is Akiva! Funny huh? She is just beautiful. Maybe I'll post a picture. Anyhoo....Again, glad you found us! Luzy
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jmac1711
Farmgirl in Training
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Jane
Lost Nation
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 1:04:03 PM
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Welcome Kiva Rose! While I am a longtime resident of Iowa, I was born in Albuquerque and grew up on a horse ranch near Roswell. I am so glad to see you have joined us. You will find a whole host of women with similar interests and concerns. For me it's been sort of like finding my lost sisters. I love our Iowa farm but I often miss the deep blue, wide open skies and warm weather of my birth place. There's something very special and spiritual about the NM desert for me. Most of my family still live in NM so I do get to visit each year. I am an organic veggie gardner too. I also have recently taken up homemade soapmaking in which I use natural herbs, plant extracts, plant oils and clays for coloring and scent. Glad to meet you and I look forward to getting to know you.
Hearts and Hugs,
Jane
Lord, let me be the kind of person my pig thinks I am. |
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
607 Posts
Kristi
Texas
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Posted - Mar 13 2006 : 6:14:48 PM
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| Hi Kiva and welcome!! You sound like a wonderful person and I agree, I bet we can learn a lot from you. I look forward to hearing what you have to teach us about herbs and plants and healing. Glad you joined us!!! |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 14 2006 : 03:43:11 AM
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Welcome, Kiva!
WOW! What a wealth of knowledge you have. I've been interested in the benefits of herbs and natural medicines for about 12 years......since my first child was born. It's amazing how having kids makes you want to be 'natural'. But, my experience goes only as far as helps for colds and earaches. I certainly look forward to chatting with you!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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sillyfoulks
True Blue Farmgirl
164 Posts
Elizabeth
Illinois
USA
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SweetBriar
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Kiva
Reserve
NM
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 12:21:27 PM
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Thanks for so many lovely greetings! I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and have really been enjoying the general feeling and attitude here...
You’ll probably see me most in the Herbal section of the forum of course :)
Green Blessings,
Kiva |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 9:33:26 PM
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Welcome Kiva!!
We have one other farm girl in New Mexico, Carol C, she lives between Santa Fe and Espanola, I think. She is a sweet heart.
Look forward to reading your posts and learning from you! |
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cowgirlinthesand
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
maggie
Williston
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 04:15:50 AM
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Hi Kiva,
I used to live in Moriarity which is basically a stop sign off route 66 on the way to Abequerque. My aunt lived in Santa Fe until last year when she moved to AZ. Spent a lot of time crossing "The Devil's Backbone" going to see her :) I just adore Susan Weed's books! You are a lucky lady to work with her. I look forward to getting to know you.
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 06:00:54 AM
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Hi Kiva, welcome. New Mexico is a beautigul place, never lived there but spent alot of time there & in Arizona in the early "70's". I want to take a trip out west again, my husband has never seen it. I understand it's pretty built up since I've been there but it's still beautiful I'm sure.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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