Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Yarrow is one of the oldest medicinal herbs, dating back thousands of years and … [Read more...]
How To Grow Healing Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has a long and storied history as a remedy for skin afflictions and much more. The use of witch hazel in America dates back to pre-colonial days when natives used it in sweat lodges and for treating colds, coughs, and dysentery. It is quite possible that Native … [Read more...]
How To Harvest Herbs For Maximum Potency
Harvesting herbs shouldn't be done whenever you feel like it. There are right and wrong times to harvest herbs for maximum potency. Whether you're using your herbs for medicinal purposes or adding flavor to your kitchen dishes, knowing the right time to harvest herbs increases … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ginger in Your Kitchen
Although this plant has been around for centuries, there is a new upswing of interest in ginger. The medicinal qualities of ginger are reasons enough to start growing this plant. However, fresh ginger also has an amazing taste to add to homegrown dishes that you produced off of … [Read more...]
Kitchen Herb Gardening: Essential Herbs and Tips
If you’ve got a sunny window, you’ve got the makings of a kitchen herb garden. I just love having fresh herbs at my fingertips all year long. Fresh herbs can enhance ordinary culinary dishes, add extra nutrition to your meals, and add fragrance and beauty to your home. … [Read more...]
15 Foods You Can Grow In Buckets Year-Round
Don’t you wish you could grow food year round? Or maybe you are pining for the perfect garden so you can grow your own vegetables, but you simply don’t have enough. You don’t have to let the season, the size of your property, or your location stop you from growing your own … [Read more...]
12 Herbs and Veggies That Grow Well in The Summer Heat
We wait all fall and winter for warmer temperatures so we can plant and enjoy our vegetable garden. But sometimes we get too much of a good thing. If your garden got scorched by intense temperatures last summer, you may be looking to add some more heat tolerant vegetables this … [Read more...]
How To Turn A Twig Into A New Tree
Every homestead can use more trees. Many new homesteaders quickly learn the value that trees have on the property. There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It takes time to develop healthy and … [Read more...]
11 Herbs And Flowers That Mosquitoes Hate
Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes when you’re outdoors? If there is, there’s still no denying that mosquitoes are very annoying. You can have a perfectly relaxing evening on your back porch or at the campground, only to have mosquitoes ruin your day. And that’s … [Read more...]
9 Perennial Herbs To Plant Now And Enjoy Every Year
When you think of an herb garden, do you picture a row of small plants on your kitchen window ledge? An indoor herb garden is an easy and enjoyable way to grow fresh herbs for your recipes. However, you don’t need to stop there. Some herbs are perennials that you can plant … [Read more...]
Top 10 Herbs That Every Homesteader Should Grow
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. You probably already know that, in addition to adding flavor to food, many … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Preserve Fresh Herbs So They Won’t Go To Waste
Waste not, want not. According to the Dictionary of American Proverbs, this well-known saying can be traced back to 1772. It is a mantra for many homesteaders. Herbs are delicious straight from the garden, but their freshness can fade quickly. You should discard herbs when … [Read more...]
10 Herbs and Flowers That Can Ease Your Aches and Pains
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Nature has provided everything we need to survive, including medicinal … [Read more...]
10 Edible (and Healthy) Plants from Your Own Backyard
As the summer sun begins to shine, you may notice new plant life popping up in your yard. Many homeowners overlook these plants, either assuming they’re pesky weeds or not even noticing them at all...but wait a second! Many of these wild and organic plants are packed with … [Read more...]
8 Things To Do With All Those Dandelions
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. I fondly remember the toddler days when my children would pick small … [Read more...]
7 Perennial Herbs to Plant for Culinary and Medicinal Use
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Credible clinical studies verify that many herbs have significant medicinal … [Read more...]
11 Most Effective Medicinal Herbs
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Learning to use herbal remedies can be a great way to increase your … [Read more...]
