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huckleberry

Identifying and Foraging for Wild Huckleberry

July 22, 2022

Learn how to forage and identify black huckleberry. So go pick some wild huckleberries and make that sweet summer treat.

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Celebrating Harvest Season and the Festival of First Fruits

July 20, 2022

Lughnasadh honours the first grains of the harvest season and is a time of joy and gratitude for the crops.

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How To Identify, Harvest, and Pick Wild Blueberries: The Ultimate Guide

July 18, 2022

Learn how to find, identify and pick wild blueberries! I will teach you the basics of foraging these sweet summer fruits and explain some of the best places to look as well as how to tell them apart from other berries. We will also discuss safety concerns, harvesting, and storage practices.

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Blueberry Shortcake: The Most Amazing Blueberry Dessert

July 15, 2022

A new twist on traditional blueberry shortcake. Impress your guests with this super easy and delicious blueberry dessert.

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Easy 30 Minute Shortcake Biscuits

July 13, 2022

This recipe for shortcake biscuits is simple to make and yields the perfect biscuit for shortcake. They take just 30 minutes from start to finish.

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9 Amazing Ideas for Celebrating Summer: Connecting With Friends and Nature

July 8, 2022

As we enter the start of Summer and the season of Litha, I thought I’d share what I’ll be focusing on this season and how I will be celebrating summer.

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Easy Steps to Creating A Food Forest In Your Backyard

July 4, 2022

The Food Forest is an innovative new way of eating that combines organic farming with permaculture principles. Learn more about its benefits!

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Lughnasadh and Lammas: Celebrating The First Harvest

July 1, 2022

Celebrate Lugnasadh and the first harvest as a way of honoring nature’s incredible fertile energy at this time of year, and as a way to connect with our natural world on a deeper, more meaningful level.

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Yarrow Tea: Both Magical and Medicinal

June 24, 2022

Yarrow tea made from yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) has been used in folk medicine for centuries. Discover some of the many benefits so you can harness its magic and medicine.

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Amazing Yarrow Plant: The Native Herb with Surprising Uses

June 20, 2022

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Composting 101: An Easy Composting How To Guide

June 17, 2022

Making homemade compost is easy with this composting how to guide. Learn how to make, use and care for effective compost that will boost plant growth in your garden, while helping you be more sustainable!

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Purslane: One of Mother Nature’s Wild Superfoods

June 13, 2022

Discover the benefits of purslane, an amazing superfood.

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Easy Ways To Create A Pollinator Garden

June 10, 2022

Creating a pollinator garden will benefit every living creature and help keep our planet healthy.

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Mastering Herbal Wisdom and Natural Healing!

Bioregional Herbalism and 8 Effective Ways To Practice

June 8, 2022

Discover bioregional herbalism: a sustainable practice using local herbs. It emphasizes knowing your plants, their interactions, and their environmental relationships.

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10 Beautiful Rituals for Summer Solstice

June 6, 2022

Celebrate the first day of summer on June 21st with these rituals for summer solstice. May they bring you joy, love, and light in your life.

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Harvesting Lemon Balm Plant and 3 Easy Drying Methods

June 3, 2022

Lemon balm plant is an herbal ally worth preserving and harvesting. Here are some tips on how to harvest, dry and preserve this amazing plant ally.

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Hi, I'm Barbi, a bioregional herbalist, wildcrafter, gardener, forager, and nature lover. I inspire naturally minded people to become self-reliant, connect with nature, live with the seasons, and protect their health through herbal living.  At the Outdoor Apothecary, we return to our roots, re-wild ourselves with nature, and rediscover the joy of living a simple life.

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Disclaimer: The use of the term “apothecary” in our name and content is strictly metaphorical, intended to convey nature’s role in holistic wellness and does not imply professional medical or pharmaceutical services. We do not operate as a pharmacy, medical, or pharmaceutical provider. Our content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or a substitute for professional healthcare. If you require medical advice, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. 

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