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Embracing the Ancient Wisdom of Plants
Traditional Plant Teachings – Discover how sacred plant wisdom is the secret to vibrant health. Come explore the time honored traditional teachings from the wisdom of our sacred plant ancestors.
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 & herbs to help you live a simpler and healthier life.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
When wanting to learn about healing herbs, it can feel impossible to know where to begin. There are thousands of books and websites. There are even more herbs and remedies. How do you know where to start learning or which herb to use?The Outdoor Apothecary eliminates the overwhelm and makes learning about herbs simple. We believe that everyone should have access to the healing herbs that grow around them. There is no need to buy expensive supplements when you already have a powerful apothecary in your own kitchen, garden, or even in your yard.
Drying Ginger Made Easy: Never Buy Ginger Powder Again
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.
Solomon Seal Root: Uses, Benefits, and 3 Easy Preparations
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.
Saving seeds: Why It’s Important and How To Do It
Saving seeds isn’t hard – it just takes a little bit of knowledge. Here are all your questions answered and tips for becoming a successful seed saver!
Magical Crabapple: The Folklore & How To Use This Underappreciated Fruit
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.
Make Your Own Herbal Incense Bundles in 6 Easy Steps
6 Steps to making your own herbal incense bundles to honor the changing seasons and welcome good energy into your home.
20 Hardiest Cold Weather Crops to Grow in Fall and Winter
This ultimate guide to cold weather crops for fall and winter gardening in Connecticut discusses the vegetables and fruits that you can grow there in the winters and discusses ways to extend the growing season.
Surprising Joe Pye Weed Uses & How To Make A Tea From It
The medicinal Joe Pye Weed uses and benefits.
6 Excellent Reasons Why You Need Joe Pye Weed In Your Garden
Every garden needs Joe Pye Weed! This native plant is low-maintenance, attracts pollinators, and adds beauty. Discover 6 reasons why it’s a must-have for your garden.
The Amazing Health Benefits and the Uses of Turmeric
In this article, we’ll review the potential health benefits and the uses of turmeric and how it can help support your health.
Make Your Own Effective St. John’s Wort Tincture
St. John’s Wort tincture is a potent herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia that you can make at home.
Identifying and Foraging for Wild Huckleberry
Learn how to forage and identify black huckleberry. So go pick some wild huckleberries and make that sweet summer treat.
How To Identify, Harvest, and Pick Wild Blueberries: The Ultimate Guide
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.
Yarrow Tea: Both Magical and Medicinal
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.
Amazing Yarrow Plant: The Native Herb with Surprising Uses
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Purslane: One of Mother Nature’s Wild Superfoods
Discover the benefits of purslane, an amazing superfood.