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Hi, I'm Barbi, the creator behind The Outdoor Apothecary. I am an herbalist, avid gardener, and nature lover. My goal is to inspire naturally minded people to become self-reliant, connect with nature, live with the seasons, and protect their health through herbal living. 
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Making some fire cider on this fine day. Counting Making some fire cider on this fine day. Counting on it to boost our immune system and help keep us healthy during cold and flu season. #firecider #firecidertonic #herbalmedicine #herbalism #ancestralwisdom #herbalremedies #herbs #tonic #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #foodismedicine #health
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. #chr It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #holiday #holidayseason #holidays #holidaydecor #cozy #cozyhome #homefortheholidays #homey #christmaslights #holidaylights
Had a lovely time on Peaks Island visiting my daug Had a lovely time on Peaks Island visiting my daughter @kategardinerillustration Here are some photos of the foraged wreaths we made. #crafternoon #wreath #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram #foraging #foraged #maine #peaksisland #peaksislandmaine #thanksgiving #crafting #doityourself #makeityourself
Foraged a ton of autumn olive today. Now time to b Foraged a ton of autumn olive today. Now time to bake something! Did you know that this invasive plant produces drupes that contain 17 times the licopene as tomatoes? They're also one of the only fruits that contain fatty acids. #autumnolive #drupes #foraging #foraged #wildcrafter #wildcrafting #berries #wildberries #wildfood #plantmedicine #eatwild #outdoors #ancestralwisdom #ancestraleating
Samhain blessings! We made soul cakes. Soul cakes Samhain blessings! We made soul cakes. Soul cakes are small cakes traditionally baked as a way to honor ancestors, departed loved ones, and celebrate the beauty of life on Samhain. These small round cakes made of flour and spices were given as offerings and were generally made with ingredients like oats or wheat, honey, butter or oil for sustenance; salt for wisdom; cinnamon to help banish negative energies; nutmeg to bring prosperity into your home; and ginger for healing. Around the time of Halloween, families in the medieval period traditionally made soul cakes in remembrance of the dead. Children and poor people would go from door to door, singing or praying and receiving a soul cake in return. The custom was known as souling and the cakes were sometimes known as souls. The tradition is still followed in some places. It’s thought to have been at least part of the origin of our modern custom of trick-or-treating. #samhain #halloween #soulcake #soulcakes #samhainblessings #samhaincelebration #fall #fallrecipes #rememberourancestors #ancestors #ancestral
“It is not so much for its beauty that the fores “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson. ~ ~ ~ #tree #trees #treesofinstagram #forest #forestbathing #nature #naturelover #naturetherapy #getoutside #feedingmysoul #fall #autumn #autumnvibes #treehuggers
I've been busy planning my parents 50th anniversar I've been busy planning my parents 50th anniversary celebration. Here are the centerpieces and favors. #50thanniversary #centerpieces #partyfavors #falltablescape #mums #goldenanniversary
Waxed Autumn Leaves in the studio. “It was Oct Waxed Autumn Leaves in the studio. “It was October again ... a glorious October, all red and gold, with mellow mornings when the valleys were filled with delicate mists as if the spirit of autumn had poured them in for the sun to drain — amethyst, pearl, silver, rose, and smoke-blue. The dews were so heavy that the fields glistened like cloth of silver and there were such heaps of rustling leaves in the hollows of many-stemmed woods to run crisply through.” ~L.M. Montgomery #fall #autumn #fallcrafts #waxedleaves #nature #naturecrafts
The woodstove doubles as an alter for honoring anc The woodstove doubles as an alter for honoring ancestors during the warmer months. I'm thinking it won't be long now before it will have to be moved. It was only in the 40s this morning here in the Northeast. #chilly #chillymorning #fall #Autumn #honoringmyancestors #alter #samhain #samhainaltar #woodstove #woodstoveseason #studio #studiovibes #candles #candlelight
Loving this Autumn light in my studio #Autumn #stu Loving this Autumn light in my studio #Autumn #studio #simplepleasures #simplepleasures #selfreliance #studiovibes #wiitchywoman #witchyvibes
A little bit of fall decorating. I really love thi A little bit of fall decorating. I really love this time of year. #falliscoming #falldecor #fallflowers #fallaesthetic #studio #studiovibes #tinyhouse #autumnequinox #autumnvibes #witchshut #inthewoods #cozy
I ended up making four butternut squash pies for t I ended up making four butternut squash pies for the freezer with some of my squash harvest. I made a couple of these a few weeks ago, and they didn't last long. Nobody even knew these weren't pumpkin...they use basically the same ingredients and spices. A delicious way to use up some butternut squash that the whole family will love. #butternutsquashpie #butternutsquash #butternut #pumpkinspiceseason #pietime #pumpkinpie #pie #homemadepie #homesteading #fromthegarden #cookingfromscratch #homecooked #feelslikefall
I spent the morning processing butternut squash. F I spent the morning processing butternut squash. For any of you who own an instapot, it is amazing for steaming butternut squash. It has allowed me to process them in half the time. All you do is cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, put the halves in the instapot with a cup of water and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. I then scrape the skin off, mash, and freeze. Easy peazy. #butternutsquash #instapot #harvest #harvesttime #preservingtheharvest #butternut #squash #oldways #homesteading #livingthedream #countrylifestyle #countryliving #fromthegarden #selfsufficient #selfreliance #gettingreadyforwinter
Fall is in the air so I decided to try a new Autum Fall is in the air so I decided to try a new Autumnal take on golden milk. Pumpkin Spice Moon Milk...perfect for the upcoming Autumn Equinox. This recipe uses all good for you ingredients that not only tastes delicious, but is also full of antioxidants. Here are the ingredients and their health benefits. Warm milk – Warm milk with natural sugars are great for energy levels before bedtime. (I use almond milk) Pumpkin – In addition to beta carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate — all of which strengthen your immune system.  Tumeric – turmeric has incredible anti-anflammatory properties. Turmeric is used by herbalists to ease joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Cinnamon – Cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar and boost memory.  Cardamom – the spice cardamom is a relaxant that helps soothe your digestive system and reduce gas. Lowers insulin resistance, prevents ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria, fights bacterial infections including pneumonia. Coconut Oil – Lowers cholesterol, heals skin conditions such as eczema, soothes dry flaky skin, protects against autoimmune disease, benefits heart health, increases feelings of fullness and helps to reduce cravings. Black Pepper – especially its active ingredient piperine — acts as an antioxidant in your body, protects against cell damage, improve nutrient absorption, and aid digestive issues Ashwaganda – Among the herbs in moon milk is ashwagandha, known to have positive effects on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems, with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Studies have found ashwagandha to reduce stress and anxiety in adults, inducing sleep. Visit outdoorapothecary.com to read the whole recipe. #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspicelatte #moonmilk #moonmilkrecipe #goldenmilk #pumpkinspiceseason #autumnequinox #fallequinox #mabon #autumndrinks #falliscoming #falldrinks #sweaterweather #feelslikefall
Playing with dried herbs and wildflowers on this f Playing with dried herbs and wildflowers on this fall-like day. I love these crisp days. #driedflowers #driedherbs #flowers #flowerarrangement #driedflowerarrangement #driedflowerbouquet #fallflowers #falldecor #falliscoming #autumn #autumnvibes #herbalism #herbs
I'm getting back into soapmaking! I've been away f I'm getting back into soapmaking! I've been away from it for too long. Here's a little sneak peek into what's to come. All of my soaps are 100% all natural. I use herb infused oils with herbs that I mostly either grew or foraged, and only occasionally purchased. I use a balanced combination of ingredients to produce soaps with a rich lather that are skin nourishing and mild. I use only 100% all-natural essential oils that are of the highest quality. I NEVER use palm oil as it is not environmentally responsible to do so. Here are some of the ingredients I use: ~Olive Oil: Olive oil acts as a moisturizer that forms a “breathable” layer on the skin, preventing loss of internal moisture. ~Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is moisturizing and contributes to a quick, fluffy lather. Coconut oil possesses antimicrobial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties. Coconut oil’s benefits for acne range from helping to kill acne-causing infections, to decreasing the look of acne scars and possibly helping to prevent new ones. It is also thought to alleviate inflammation caused by severe acne. ~Sunflower Seed Oil: Sunflower seed oil is a great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is effective for combatting skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness, and irritation of the skin. Sunflower oil has emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture. ~Shea Butter: Shea Butter is highly emollient, meaning that it has the ability to soften and soothe your skin. This property makes it a great choice for dry, damage,d and mature skin. It also is a good choice for those who suffer from psoriasis, eczema, and acne. ~Avocado Oil: The beta carotene, protein, lecithin, fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E found in avocado oil help moisturize and protect your skin from damaging UV rays and also increase collagen metabolism . ~Castor Oil: Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid which helps to increase absorption in the skin and is used in the treatment of various skin conditions, including dermatosis #soap #soapmaking #soapmaker #naturalbathandbody #soapbars #herbalsoap #allnatural #organicsoap
Really enjoying my new tea strainer. Perfect for h Really enjoying my new tea strainer. Perfect for homemade herbal tea blends. #herbaltea #teatime #tealovers #tearitual #tea #tealover #cozy #teastrainer #feelslikefall
Lots of herbs drying from the rafters and the stud Lots of herbs drying from the rafters and the studio smells amazing! #herbalism #herbs #dryingherbs #herbalmedicine #herbalist #herbaltea #studio #studiovibes #apothecary #homeapothecary #myhappyplace #oldways #ancestralwisdom #plantmedicine #plantmagic #greenwitch
I am loving my garden and all of the yummy goodnes I am loving my garden and all of the yummy goodness it is providing us. #garden #vegetables #gardenveggies #vegetablegarden #harvest #harvesttime #tomatoes #yellowsquash #cucumber #gardening #gardengirl #backyardgarden #backyardgardening #permaculture #permaculturegarden
The hen house! #backyard #backyardchickens #chicke The hen house! #backyard #backyardchickens #chickencoop #chickens #hens #henhouse #raisingchickens #fresheggs #fresheggsdaily #homestead #homesteading #countryliving #countrylife #countrylifestyle #simpleliving #simplelife
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