Philosophers Tea
@philosopherstea.bsky.social
Loose Leaf Tea, Herbals, Vintage Wares, Sustainability, Wild Plants
Mid-Atlantic / Appalachia
Alchemist / Menace
Mid-Atlantic / Appalachia
Alchemist / Menace
First time seeing a ring-necked snake!
April 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
First time seeing a ring-necked snake!
Earth Day 🌱 !
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Deer at the top of a waterfall.
4/20 Fortune's Cove
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Deer at the top of a waterfall.
4/20 Fortune's Cove
April 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Earth Day 🌱 !
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Deer at the top of a waterfall.
4/20 Fortune's Cove
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Deer at the top of a waterfall.
4/20 Fortune's Cove
Native bee slowly waking up in a Witch Alder bloom
April 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Native bee slowly waking up in a Witch Alder bloom
Wild violets filling in where a neighbor had done a small managed burn in their front yard
April 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Wild violets filling in where a neighbor had done a small managed burn in their front yard
Frog on a lamp post
April 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Frog on a lamp post
Trout Lily
Eriythronium americanum
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John J. Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Area
Eriythronium americanum
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John J. Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Area
March 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Trout Lily
Eriythronium americanum
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John J. Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Area
Eriythronium americanum
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John J. Radcliffe Appomattox River Conservation Area
Infusing goldenrod in raw honey for allergy season! Should be ready in 6 weeks
Prepared with locally harvested goldenrod & honey from Scottsville, VA
Prepared with locally harvested goldenrod & honey from Scottsville, VA
March 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Infusing goldenrod in raw honey for allergy season! Should be ready in 6 weeks
Prepared with locally harvested goldenrod & honey from Scottsville, VA
Prepared with locally harvested goldenrod & honey from Scottsville, VA
Sacajawea Park
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
March 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Sacajawea Park
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Abraszewski Trailhead
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
February 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Abraszewski Trailhead
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Idaho
Idaho
February 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Idaho
Idaho
Prettiest part of our families lil suburban 1/4acre atm
Bluestem, and heath aster still showing through a foot of snow
The invincible meyer lemon somehow braces freezing temps. So much respect for that tree. Though it's not native, it definitely adds character to the landscape.
Bluestem, and heath aster still showing through a foot of snow
The invincible meyer lemon somehow braces freezing temps. So much respect for that tree. Though it's not native, it definitely adds character to the landscape.
February 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Prettiest part of our families lil suburban 1/4acre atm
Bluestem, and heath aster still showing through a foot of snow
The invincible meyer lemon somehow braces freezing temps. So much respect for that tree. Though it's not native, it definitely adds character to the landscape.
Bluestem, and heath aster still showing through a foot of snow
The invincible meyer lemon somehow braces freezing temps. So much respect for that tree. Though it's not native, it definitely adds character to the landscape.
Found some frosty oysters growing on a dead stump.
Even harsh winter weather won't stop these bad boys
Even harsh winter weather won't stop these bad boys
February 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Found some frosty oysters growing on a dead stump.
Even harsh winter weather won't stop these bad boys
Even harsh winter weather won't stop these bad boys
Carolina Elephant's Foot
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Elephantopus carolinianus
in snow
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Elephantopus carolinianus
in snow
February 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Carolina Elephant's Foot
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Elephantopus carolinianus
in snow
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Elephantopus carolinianus
in snow
Common rush
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Juncus effusus
in snow
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Juncus effusus
in snow
February 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Common rush
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Juncus effusus
in snow
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Juncus effusus
in snow
Birds eating bluestem grass seeds
February 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Birds eating bluestem grass seeds
Just imagining what the prices of new spring teas are gonna cost. Don't piss me off
February 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just imagining what the prices of new spring teas are gonna cost. Don't piss me off
This was a gnarly evening primrose root from the VB garden. I parboiled and roasted 5+ lbs this winter.
Delicious, but high in oxalic acid which gives some individuals a "sparkly" sensation in the mouth/throat.
This one grew in compacted soil. Normally, they look very similar to wild carrots
Delicious, but high in oxalic acid which gives some individuals a "sparkly" sensation in the mouth/throat.
This one grew in compacted soil. Normally, they look very similar to wild carrots
February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This was a gnarly evening primrose root from the VB garden. I parboiled and roasted 5+ lbs this winter.
Delicious, but high in oxalic acid which gives some individuals a "sparkly" sensation in the mouth/throat.
This one grew in compacted soil. Normally, they look very similar to wild carrots
Delicious, but high in oxalic acid which gives some individuals a "sparkly" sensation in the mouth/throat.
This one grew in compacted soil. Normally, they look very similar to wild carrots
Leaving stems throughout the winter provides height for visual aesthetics. This also benefits birds who eat the remaining seeds. Larger stems become occupied by pollinators for hibernation
Plant more natives, leave the leaves, save winter "cleanup" for spring when the plants are active again
Plant more natives, leave the leaves, save winter "cleanup" for spring when the plants are active again
January 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Leaving stems throughout the winter provides height for visual aesthetics. This also benefits birds who eat the remaining seeds. Larger stems become occupied by pollinators for hibernation
Plant more natives, leave the leaves, save winter "cleanup" for spring when the plants are active again
Plant more natives, leave the leaves, save winter "cleanup" for spring when the plants are active again
Totier Creek 1/24/25
January 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Totier Creek 1/24/25
it's 10° outside which means it's a great time to let this deep cold stratify native plant seeds
January 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
it's 10° outside which means it's a great time to let this deep cold stratify native plant seeds
Tea will always be tied to resistance in America.
Teahouses, Tea Salons, and Tea Dances were once used to organize, discuss philosophy, and provide safe space for marginalized folks.
Tea is for the people
Small Batch
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Feral Pear, Assam, Roasted Strawberry Leaf, Anise Hyssop, Appalachian Allspice
Teahouses, Tea Salons, and Tea Dances were once used to organize, discuss philosophy, and provide safe space for marginalized folks.
Tea is for the people
Small Batch
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Feral Pear, Assam, Roasted Strawberry Leaf, Anise Hyssop, Appalachian Allspice
January 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Tea will always be tied to resistance in America.
Teahouses, Tea Salons, and Tea Dances were once used to organize, discuss philosophy, and provide safe space for marginalized folks.
Tea is for the people
Small Batch
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Feral Pear, Assam, Roasted Strawberry Leaf, Anise Hyssop, Appalachian Allspice
Teahouses, Tea Salons, and Tea Dances were once used to organize, discuss philosophy, and provide safe space for marginalized folks.
Tea is for the people
Small Batch
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Feral Pear, Assam, Roasted Strawberry Leaf, Anise Hyssop, Appalachian Allspice
2022 Roasted Autumn Oolong
Tart Cherry + Apricot Jam
Keto/GF Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Tart Cherry + Apricot Jam
Keto/GF Lemon Poppyseed Cake
January 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
2022 Roasted Autumn Oolong
Tart Cherry + Apricot Jam
Keto/GF Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Tart Cherry + Apricot Jam
Keto/GF Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Rating Plants on how cool they are
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Ozark Witch-hazel
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Hamamelis vernalis
Name: 10
Flower: 10
Niche: 9
Hardy: 8
9/10
blooms in late winter, even through days of freezing temps. Very fragrant; like citrus & maple
Native to the Ozark Plateau (MI, OK, AK)
1.
Ozark Witch-hazel
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Hamamelis vernalis
Name: 10
Flower: 10
Niche: 9
Hardy: 8
9/10
blooms in late winter, even through days of freezing temps. Very fragrant; like citrus & maple
Native to the Ozark Plateau (MI, OK, AK)
January 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Rating Plants on how cool they are
1.
Ozark Witch-hazel
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Hamamelis vernalis
Name: 10
Flower: 10
Niche: 9
Hardy: 8
9/10
blooms in late winter, even through days of freezing temps. Very fragrant; like citrus & maple
Native to the Ozark Plateau (MI, OK, AK)
1.
Ozark Witch-hazel
_
Hamamelis vernalis
Name: 10
Flower: 10
Niche: 9
Hardy: 8
9/10
blooms in late winter, even through days of freezing temps. Very fragrant; like citrus & maple
Native to the Ozark Plateau (MI, OK, AK)