by Kathie Lapcevic | Herb Gardening, Herbalism
The great thing about gardening is that we can grow exactly what we want and need. This is as true for vegetables as it for plants in the medicinal herb garden. Growing our own medicinal herb garden means we can plan and plant the useful herbs needed for the ailments...
by Kathie Lapcevic | Herbalism
When the cold bug hits a home, it’s a bugger of a thing to fight and get on top off. There are numerous remedies and medications available at the local pharmacy. You can also find natural relief by making herb garden remedies right from the abundance in your...
by Kathie Lapcevic | Herbalism
Summer is often the season of abundance. This abundance applies as much to food as it does to herbal remedies. Make these flower tinctures as they bloom this summer and be ready to care for a variety of ailments in the seasons ahead. Rose to Calm Anxiety Tinctures are...
by The Rootsy Network | Herbalism
Of all the medicinal plants celebrated for their skin-healing powers, plantain is one of the most revered. Healing plantain salve can be wonderfully nourishing to your skin. Every home should have some ready for the next cut, scrape, sting or bite. Make some today! We...
by Kathie Lapcevic | Herbalism
One of the most satisfying ways to increase self-sufficiency is to practice home herbalism. This ancient art has the power to keep us healthy, find relief from many everyday ailments, and give us some control over health struggles. It may seem daunting but there are a...
by The Rootsy Network | Drinks, Herbalism
Even the name “Cordial” implies feelings of graciousness and warmth, so the fact that a sipping liquor also carries that name leaves no question that its consumption is meant to be an enjoyable experience. The word Cordial derives from the Medieval Latin...
by The Rootsy Network | Food Preservation, Herbalism
When it comes down to it, drying and storing herbs for the pantry keep the flavors of summer preserved for the fall and winter months. As summer winds to a close, gardeners are busily harvesting the last of the bounty. They know that a single frost, let alone a hard...
by The Rootsy Network | Herbalism
There are several items that should always be carried in an emergency kit. Water, food, and clothing should be top of mind as you prepare. So should a simple first aid kit. With just a few ingredients you can add these 3 herbal remedies for preparedness to your...
by The Rootsy Network | Drinks, Herbalism
Have you ever heard of Golden Milk? Although it has milk in the name, it’s not actually a dairy beverage. It’s a nutrient-rich drink with a coconut milk base. Why not use dairy milk? While dairy does have loads of nutrients on its own, dairy-free coconut...
by The Rootsy Network | Herbalism, Livestock
If you’re getting into backyard chickens, there’s a good chance a large portion of your decision is because you care about the food you’re consuming. Maybe it’s the fact that grocery store eggs can be several weeks old and washed in bleach when...
