Making Calendula Salve with Deb Soule

Learn how to make Calendula Salve with herbalist Deb Soule, author of the books "How to Move Like a Gardener" and "The Healing Garden", and founder of the Grow A Row project. The mission of the Grow A Row is to inspire more dialogue, support, and understanding of the root causes of violence and oppression by encouraging people to grow and dry calendula for healing purposes in their communities.
Grow A Row project:
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Books by Deb Soule:
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[@avaloninmaine]

Thank you for kindly sharing your warmth, wisdom and grace with us through herbal healing, Deb. You and your team are much appreciated and needed in this world. Looking forward to more classes - maybe on site at your beautiful gardens!

[@brandigraves1717]

This was just the most soothing video ever. So helpful and informative in so many ways! 🙏♥️

[@walkwith-faith482]

Nature is beautiful and being thankful to Jesus for the gifts He has given us is a blessing because without him there is no anything I love it all people, animals, nature ......

[@andreaivey6025]

When pouring into containers I find using a jug with a spout or lip is the best way to avoid spillage and wasting precious oil. It just makes sense.

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mw2300]

Thank you for sharing your technique and wisdom 😊

[@bettylynne7364]

Good morning Deb and thank you for this class. We at Sophia's House adore you my dear, and we bask in your wisdom like sunshine.

[@kristinesure3978]

Thank you for your loving sharing of not only the glory if the healing Calendula plant but you borough in a much needed in the world a realm o love and healing and the relationship you have with Calendula and other beautiful medicinal herbals! Your live life out in this video. Your expression and wisdom is very much appreciated! Blessing!

[@dinareyes247]

Thank you so much for being so grounded and at peace!!👏🏼💖☺️

[@GorillasAndGardens]

Thank you! I’m growing many calendula plants this year and wanted to try making salves for the first time. This is the perfect tutorial. ❤🌼

[@user-zd7vf7dy1z]

Olá, adoro seu canal, plantas e o natural

[@dawnsue9634]

Thank you for the wonderful instruction to guide us.

[@azariyahlovecreations77]

I love your videos so peaceful and claming

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Thank you!

[@claudiaw1051]

I would like to thank you and acknowledge your beautiful introduction honouring the process ❤. I had so much trouble with spillage so I bought a few large syringes at my local chemist/ pharmacy and have used it to suck up the warm beeswax oil and squirt it into my containers. It stopped spillage and the tins are filled more or less equally. Whilst the syringe could be a little warm to the touch, because I can work faster the contact is minimal and job gets done quickly. Since this was a trial and it works well I will be looking for a stainless steel food syringe next for long term usage and no plastic use.
Another tip is to use baking / parchment paper under the tins which can be reused many times. I could not scrape the cold beeswax off my counters without leaving residue behind.

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@user-be1ro9gj9y]

I really like your videos Miss Deb. Thank You kindly!

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Thank you so very much

[@katiebassett7209]

I use grape seed oil to infuse.

[@ukulelekitten15]

I didn’t see you stir the wax in well with the calendula oil. I would gently stir (with a wood skewer)just to achieve consistency or quality control in all those little jars. Thank you for the lovely video. All the very best🙌🏼🕊

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

That should work well :)

[@poochyface1]

Thank you, it was do simple.❤❤❤

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

great! Thank you

[@traciecounts3108]

Thanks for sharing

[@jeanneamato8278]

You are my favorite herb angel.

[@veliarichards2639]

I' thank you for your tutorial well explain making the salve of calendula I live in Illinois I just planted some calendula where do buy your tins I will try to make your recipe thank you so much.

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Please see our new Grow A Row website for resources on where to buy tins: www.helpgrowarow.org/resources

[@justme-xc1ri]

Where do you get the metal pouring pot

[@millaezman8984]

Beautiful! thank you! I just think...is there a reason why not to use a pot that measures and pours instead of using 3 vessels?

[@Lewisiaable]

What a beautiful video. Thank you Deb.
I wanted to ask you if you take the pedal of the stems when you infused them in oil.

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

I only use the flowering tops

[@Lewisiaable]

@@AvenaBotanicalsVideos Thank you.🙂

[@wholefoodie800]

Thank you. I can’t wait to make a calendula salve. I have a question though. My calendula plants have powdery mildew. Can I spray them with diluted neem oil, water and soap? Will the neem affect the properties of the flowers? Thanks!

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Hi there, a few tips on growing Calendula: space the plants 8-12 inches for better air circulation, rotate annual flowers each year. Deb doesn't plant Calendula in the same beds for 3-4 years, your soil may need more minerals and compost. Soil health is essential for supporting healthy plants. Keep your garden tools washed before using them each time when you have health issues with plants. Hope this helps!

[@wholefoodie800]

@@AvenaBotanicalsVideos thank you Avena! That helps a lot! 🙏

[@briannall6232]

Is general beeswax good for calendula salve.
Or is it not good enough.?
I really need to know.

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Hello, yes, pure beeswax is all you need.

[@lindadavidson6473]

Have you considered grating the beeswax?

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

That would work well also!

[@pedrowall2543]

can you share the Heal-all Salve

[@pedrowall2543]

heal-all salve recepi

[@kathleenharvey3583]

How do you dry your flowers?

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Please see Deb Soule’s Help Grow A Row website for details:
www.helpgrowarow.org/how-to-grow-a-row

[@dinareyes247]

Is it Calengula or Calendula?

[@AvenaBotanicalsVideos]

Calendula :)