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.
Juniper berries have many uses. This article explains how to identify juniper berries, their medicinal uses, and how to cook with them.
Incredible Juniper Berries: Identification, Uses & Benefits Read More »
4 Easy Winter Foraging Finds (and How to Use Them) – This quick read offers four easy winter foraging finds and how to use these edible and medical plants.
4 Easy Winter Foraging Finds (and How to Use Them) Read More »
Learn to make herbal electuaries – powdered herbs mixed with honey to produce pleasant tasting medicinal preparations while extending the herb’s shelf life.
Making Herbal Electuaries: An Easy Herbal Remedy Read More »
Craft a quick and incredible pine needle cough syrup with concentrated pine tea and local honey. A comforting remedy for all ages!
Easy Pine Needle Cough Syrup: Only 3 Ingredients Read More »
Identifying wintergreen, as well as its benefits and uses. Learn the challenges in foraging for this herb and tips on how to avoid common mistakes.
Foraging Wintergreen: Tips For Finding And Using This Delicious Herb Read More »
Try this simple, yet effective homemade cough remedy you can whip up with everyday kitchen ingredients.
Easy Homemade Cough Remedy Made With Common Kitchen Spices Read More »
Discover the health benefits of mullein! Often overlooked, it’s a favorite among herbalists for its versatility and medicinal uses.
Health Benefits of Mullein – An Amazing Herb to Know Read More »
While there aren’t as many options of wild plants that you can eat during this time, there are at least 9 plants that I’ve had good success in foraging during a long New England winter.
Northeast Winter Foraging: 10 Wild Plants That You Can Eat Read More »
Discover how to turn common dandelions into delicious dandelion jelly with this easy, step-by-step guide. Perfect for springtime canning!
How to Make Amazing Dandelion Jelly: Sunshine in a Jar Read More »
Make this dual-extract Usnea tincture recipe to have on hand when you feel a cough or cold coming on or In times of acute immune response.
Usnea Tincture Recipe: Natural Cold-Fighting Power Read More »
Indulge in a winter treat with Evergreen Forest Bath Salts. Luxurious Dead Sea salt meets pine, cedar, juniper, and sage for a soothing bath soak recipe..
Cedarwood and Sage Winter Bath Soak Recipe Read More »
Making root tinctures is a low-tech and ancient practice that can yield potent plant medicine.
Root Tinctures: Powerful Earth Medicine Read More »
Fermented turmeric is a delicious condiment and is a good source of probiotics and has a host of health benefits. Learn how to make fermented turmeric here.
How To Make Fermented Turmeric (With Incredible Health Benefits) Read More »
Discover the magic of Moon Teas: a guide to harnessing lunar energy for healing and relaxation. Explore how these teas can align mind, body, and spirit.
Moon Teas: A Magical Way of Harnessing Lunar Energy Read More »
Discover the art of foraging Usnea, learn to identify this medicinal lichen, and explore its uses for natural healing and wellness.
Foraging Usnea: Identify, Prepare, and Use Read More »
Learn to create your own Pine Needle Infused Honey, a perfect mix of medicinal pine and soothing honey. Ideal for flu season, sore throats, and culinary delights.
DIY Pine Needle Infused Honey: An Easy And Delicious Recipe Read More »
