Willow Moon Herbals

11/01/2025

Happy Celtic New Year! Blessed Samhain wishes to everyone.

10/15/2025

09/25/2025

This coming Sunday!! Visit us along with 9 other incredible holistic practitioners! Link to vendor bios in the 1st comment, so stop by and book a session!

09/22/2025

Pollinators support 75% of flowering plants and about 35% of our crops.

Bees, butterflies, bats, and beetles make one in three bites possible, from apples to coffee. Without them, entire food chains would collapse.

09/22/2025

It's almost here!
2nd Annual MetaphysiFest at the Long Hill Township Senior Center: Sept 28th, 12-5pm.

Info and Vendor Bios:
https://joanieswhitelighthealing.com/metaphysifest/

09/22/2025

Happy Mabon! Blessed Autumnal Equinox!

09/15/2025

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In Japan, farmers have turned to a surprisingly colorful method to protect their crops — rainbow-colored nets stretched over their fields. These vibrant nets aren’t just for decoration; they serve a clever scientific purpose. The shifting hues and multicolored patterns confuse insects, disrupting their ability to locate the plants underneath. Without clear visual cues, pests like aphids, whiteflies, and beetles are less likely to land and feed.

Traditional pesticides often pose risks to both the environment and human health, but these optical deterrents offer a safe, chemical-free alternative. The nets work by scattering and refracting light in unpredictable ways, effectively creating a visual barrier that disrupts how insects recognize plant shapes, colors, or UV signals.

Besides pest prevention, these nets provide added benefits. They act as shade cloths during intense summer heat, help regulate humidity around delicate plants, and protect crops from sudden rainfall or wind damage. Some nets are even designed with specific wavelength filters to boost plant growth by adjusting the light spectrum.

This innovation is part of Japan’s broader trend toward smart, sustainable agriculture. By combining tradition with science, farmers are reducing chemical use while still protecting yields. The rainbow nets turn farms into vibrant, living canvases — beautiful to the eye and beneficial for the ecosystem.

08/28/2025

It's pickle season!!!