Goldenrod vs Ragweed: One Benefits Pollinators, One Causes Allergies
Goldenrod vs ragweed. One attracts pollinators and one causes allergies. Know the difference!
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Herbs
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.
Surprising Jewelweed Plant: Identification, Uses, and Benefits
Find out what jewelweed plant is (AKA Touch-me-not), how to identify it in the wild or in your garden, and some of its many medicinal uses.
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Amazing Saint John’s Wort Plant: Identification, Benefits, Uses
This article discusses the identification, benefits, and uses of Saint John’s wort plant Also discussed are how to use this medicinal plant in your own herbal medicine.
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How to Make an Herbal Tincture: Plus 2 Easy Recipes
A great way to preserve these herbs for use throughout the year is to start making herbal tinctures. Through this article, you will learn the ins and outs of how to make an herbal tincture.
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Easy Honeysuckle Wine Recipe: One Gallon
Summer is the time that I most love for making flower wines like this easy recipe for honeysuckle wine. It’s subtle and delicious and totally captures the essence of summer.
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Elderflower Wine: The Delicious Essence of Summer
Capture the essence of summertime with this easy elderflower wine ricipe that’s super simple to make.
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5 Magical Summer Solstice herbs for Midsummer Celebrations
The summer solstice is celebrated in many cultures with midsummer celebrations, often featuring herbs valued for their significance and traditional uses.
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The Incredible Health Benefits of Calendula and Its Uses
Learn about the amazing health benefits of calendula and its uses as a valuable medicinal herb that is prized by herbalists.
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Wild Violet Jelly: Springtime in a Jar
If you’re lucky enough to have sweet violets in your yard, then you absolutely must try this delicious recipe for violet jelly. It’s like springtime in a jar!
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Growing Chamomile: A Beautiful and Beneficial Plant
As beneficial as they are beautiful- if you’re not growing chamomile in your garden, then you’re missing out!
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Medicinal Herbs for Tea: Tips for Growing Your Own Amazing Garden
Growing medicinal herbs for tea is fun, easy, and rewarding. Learn how to create an herbal tea garden that will become the centerpiece of your yard and garden.
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Yellow Trout Lily Uses, Identification, and Habitat
Believe it or not, there are many yellow trout lily uses. From being an ancestral food source to having many medicinal properties. This is a little talked about plant that In my opinion deserves more attention.
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Amazing Uses for Rosemary Herb and Why You should grow it!
Rosemary is a versatile herb that can be used in everything from culinary dishes to medicinal preparations. In fact, you’ll never want for uses for rosemary herb once you start growing your own.
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Foraging Garlic Mustard Weed: A Delicious Invasive
An unassuming wild green with a delicious peppery flavor, garlic mustard weed is an excellent plant to start foraging.
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12 Things Thyme is Good For: Uses & Benefits
Thyme is a versatile herb, perfect for skincare and adding delicious flavor to dishes. A must-have for every home herb garden!
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Wild Violet Honey – Nectar of the Spring Gods
Spring is finally here, that days are getting longer and we’ve had a few days of consistent warmth. It’s time to make some wild violet honey.
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