Reclaiming the “Old Ways” – In days past women relied on simple wisdom, common sense, and pantries well stocked with herbs to help their families with common ailments. With few exceptions, these herbal remedies were made from plants and herbs that grew in the kitchen garden or were gathered in fields and woods. People are again becoming aware of the importance of returning to the use of whole foods and healthy herbs in their lives. Here you can explore the natural world of plants to help you live a simpler and healthier life.
Discover the incredible health benefits of Japanese knotweed tincture and learn how to make it at home with our step-by-step guide.
Make Your Own Japanese Knotweed Tincture in 6 Easy Steps Read More »
espite being an invasive plant, Japanese Knotweed has edible and medicinal properties. This article explores its nutritional and medicinal benefits and its uses.
Japanese Knotweed: A Delicious and Medicinal Invasive Read More »
Explore 70 edible wild plants in our guide! Learn to identify, forage, and prepare backyard weeds and wildflowers, and discover their delicious, nutrient-rich benefits.
70 Wild Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat Read More »
Explore 24 free herbalist courses online with our guide. Perfect for all levels to enhance your herbal journey and knowledge!
24 (mostly) Free Online Herbalist Courses and Resources Read More »
Learn how to create and use a herbarium as an engaging, interactive learning tool for herbalists, or those aspiring to be herbalists.
Make Your Own Herbarium the Easy Way Read More »
Learn how to make smreka, a fermented beverage from the Balkans and made with juniper berries. It’s super easy to make, and it’s great for your gut health!
Using Juniper Berries to Make Smreka: A Delicious Fermented Beverage Read More »
Try ginger for a cold when you’re feeling sick. Its properties may help soothe symptoms and support your body’s defenses.
5 Benefits of Ginger For a Cold and Easy Tea Recipe Read More »
Boost your immunity before you get sick! This tea, made with homegrown and foraged herbs, strengthens your defenses. Perfect for cold season and year-round.
Brew this Amazing Immune Boosting Tea for Winter Wellness Read More »
Taking a relaxing bath is more fun with a touch of luxury. Homemade bath melts are easy to make, smell amazing, and are the perfect indulgent treat for your winter skin.
Make Herbal Bath Melts: Self-Care for Winter Days. Read More »
Harness the power of the sun when infusing herbs in oil using the simpler’s method.
The Amazing Power of the Sun to Infuse Herbs Read More »
Discover the many uses for rose hips! Perfect for beauty products and delicious, nourishing recipes. Check out these 4 easy recipes!
Uses for Rose Hips: Nature’s Seasonal Offerings + 4 Easy Recipes Read More »
So what is an elixir, anyway? This article explains all, including how to make a herbal elixir and three easy elixir recipes.
What Is An Elixir? Plus 3 Easy Recipes Read More »
Need a homemade Christmas gift? Nourishing Herbal Teas are the best! This Winter Tea Spice Blend is perfect for the winter seasons and would make a lovely homemade gift to give.
Winter Tea Spice Blend: Perfect For Gift Giving Read More »
Learn the simple steps to drying ginger at home and create your own ginger powder. Say goodbye to store-bought bottles with this easy, cost-effective method.
Drying Ginger Made Easy: Never Buy Ginger Powder Again Read More »
Discover the benefits of Solomon Seal root, a powerful healing herb. Learn how to use it in herbal medicines and tinctures to enhance your health and wellness.
Solomon Seal Root: Uses, Benefits, and 3 Easy Preparations Read More »
Let’s delve into the folklore of crabapple, as well as ways to use this underappreciated fall fruit to honor our ancestors during the autumn equinox.
Magical Crabapple: The Folklore & How To Use This Underappreciated Fruit Read More »
