The milestone tenth episode of Sunshine and Bubbles' High Vibe Tribe podcast feels like pure summer magic as we celebrate the season while sharing wisdom from our hemp farm. Between wrangling children on summer break and tending to our newly planted chakra garden beds, we're finding moments of pure joy in the simple things – including introducing our newest family member, puppy Ripley!

This episode centers on a beautiful concept we call "spiritual bartering" – the reciprocal exchange of energy that happens when you share your unique gifts with the world. As we reference scripture about using different gifts according to individual grace, we explore how identifying what makes you feel most alive creates an infinity loop of abundance that extends beyond human interaction to include exchanges with the earth itself.

Our plant ally spotlight features wild roses (Rosa Multiflora) currently blooming throughout our farm. These delicate yet thorny beauties offer medicinal benefits including heart-opening properties, improved digestion, and anti-inflammatory effects. We share how to harvest and use rose petals in teas, salads, and hydrosols, plus the vitamin-rich benefits of rose hips that form after blooming.

Farm updates include our thriving hemp plants, particularly the autoflowers already budding just 30 days into their 60-day growth cycle. We're excited about incorporating these beautiful flowers into bouquets at upcoming farmer's markets and festivals. Speaking of which – catch us at Thiensville Farmer's Market on Tuesdays (9am-2pm), West Bend Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and at the Homegrown Music Festival on July 12th where we'll be sharing sound healing experiences!

Have you discovered the benefits of our hemp body balm yet? With 1,200mg of cannabinoids per ounce, this concentrated topical provides immediate relief for everything from bee stings to muscle soreness. Join our community of healers, farmers, and everyday people seeking balance through alternative medicine – we'd love to connect with you!

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Summer beckons us outdoors, inviting exploration of the natural world that surrounds us—especially through the curious eyes of children. As school breaks free and routines dissolve, magical opportunities emerge for connecting with plant allies growing right in our own backyards.

The humble plantain (Plantago major) reveals itself as more than a common "weed" but rather a powerful healing companion for inevitable summer scratches, bites and stings. Native legends teach us this resilient plant follows human footprints across the land, spreading its medicine wherever people travel. When crushed into a simple poultice, it immediately soothes inflammation—nature's first aid growing freely underfoot. Meanwhile, red clover blooms alongside motherwort, nettles, dandelion and wild raspberry leaves, each offering distinct healing properties for those willing to identify and harvest them.

Against this botanical backdrop, children voice surprisingly profound concerns about environmental sustainability. "We're the last generation to see fireflies," one young voice observes, connecting garden spraying practices directly to declining insect populations. This ecological awareness emerges naturally when kids engage with the outdoors, discovering connections between human actions and environmental consequences that adults often overlook.

Beyond plant identification, summer creativity flourishes through hands-on projects like crafting herbal refresher sprays with rose water and essential oils. These activities balance screen time with sensory experiences, teaching children they can create rather than merely consume. The mantra "create, don't wait" extends beyond crafting into musical exploration, worship team participation, and even AI-assisted songwriting—all ways young minds express themselves while discovering their unique gifts.

For those seeking accessible plant medicine, community spaces like farmers markets and even local grocery stores now offer hemp-based wellness products alongside traditional foods. This "grocery aisle medicine" approach makes natural remedies more approachable, bridging the gap between conventional shopping habits and alternative health practices.

How will you embrace the natural pharmacy growing in your yard this summer? What conversations might emerge when you invite children to explore the plant world alongside you? The season's greatest gift may be simply time—time to notice, gather, create and connect with both the Earth and each other.

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Between blooming meadows and bustling beehives, a profound philosophy emerges—bloom where you're planted. This mantra guides our exploration of plant allies that surround us, waiting to share their medicine if only we pause long enough to notice.

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) takes center stage in our discussion. This common meadow flower with its distinctive pinkish-red blossoms offers remarkable healing properties. From purifying blood and supporting cardiovascular health to balancing hormones with its naturally occurring phytoestrogens, red clover exemplifies how the earth provides precisely what we need. The plant's very color signals its affinity for blood-related conditions, demonstrating the ancient doctrine of signatures at work. We share practical advice for harvesting, preparing, and enjoying this gentle yet powerful ally through a simple tea infusion.

Our conversation deepens as we explore the indigenous concept of the honorable harvest, inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer's teachings. This approach transforms plant gathering from mere foraging into a sacred relationship. Before harvesting anything, we must ask permission—yes, from the plant itself—take only what's needed, and leave the area better than we found it. This respectful interaction with the natural world isn't just philosophical; it ensures sustainable practices and deeper connection with our environment.

The discussion inevitably turns to cannabis, where we passionately advocate for whole-plant medicine over isolated compounds. Wisconsin's current trend toward Delta-9 THC beverages misses the plant's true healing potential by ignoring the entourage effect of its 100+ beneficial compounds working in harmony. We stand firmly for legalization, decriminalization, and the right to grow our own medicine without fear of persecution. After all, what other plant receives such scrutiny despite its extraordinary potential?

Ready to deepen your relationship with plant allies? Listen now, and discover how the earth always provides exactly what we need—we simply need to learn how to listen.

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