Lavender is one of the most beloved backyard flowers, and for good reason. As an ornamental herb, it offers so many health and culinary benefits. Plus, it’s easy to grow, it requires minimal care and adds a splash of color to any location. If you’re thinking about growing lavender, consider this helpful guide to assist …
Keeping your family healthy and choosing natural remedies does not need to be an oxymoron. These immune supporting elderberry astragalus gummies are perfect for everyone in the family, and it will make it more fun to take their “medicine”. When the cold and flu hits, you want relief fast. Some mineral rich bone broth, plenty …
I love making infused honey. It takes on the flavor of whatever herbs or spices you add to it, and maintains a sweetness that we all know and love. Using infused honeys can take your baking, cooking, and tea making to an entirely new and exciting level! This lemon ginger infused honey is wonderful for …
Dandelion infused shampoo bars are the best shampoo bars, great for any type of hair. They will leave your hair soft, shiny, and very manageable. Are dandelions popping up all over your yard? Don’t spray them, use them! Dandelions are excellent for a beginner forager because they are easily recognizable. Their bright yellow flower head …
Making your own lotions, soaps, or lip balms may require you to infuse herbal oil first. If you are wondering “What are infused oils?”, the answer is simple. It’s taking an herb and heating it gently in an oil to extract the properties from the herb. It’s a great way to get the properties of the herbs …
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Dandelions are a first food for tired, winter weary bees. The bright yellow flowers have so much to offer us from blossom to root. The roots can be carefully harvested, rinsed, dried, and made into a wonderful dandelion tea. Dandelion is also known by its Latin name, Taraxacum officinale. Dandelions are diuretic, laxative, nutritive, and dandelion tea can act as …
I love making herbal vinegars to add zip and zing to homemade cooking. Fruit infused vinegar can add a touch of flavor for salad dressings, as well as play a part in healthy skin care. They are so easy to make and are great for adding an extra boost of flavor. Are you ready to …
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Dandelions abound in the Spring. They are a first food for bees, and the pretty yellow blossoms create a gorgeous blanket of color among the newly green grass. Their Latin name is Taraxacum officinale, and they are very beneficial for a variety of healthful functions. Dandelions are diuretic, laxative, nutritive, alkalinizer, cooling, and even aid …
Shaving happens…on the legs, pits, face. It is a part of life for a lot of us, but it’s not always our favorite activity. Those memes that depict hairy rabbit legs revealed, proclaiming how glad we are that it’s winter and we don’t need to shave? Yeah, that’s how I like to roll. My daughter …
When many people think of making herbal extracts, their first thought is to use alcohol. But, what if you don’t use alcohol for any other reason, or you simply want an alternative? You can try using a food grade glycerin to get what is called a glycerite. Glycerin is a great way to extract the …
