Common Blue Violet – Identification, Use, Folklore
Common blue violets (Viola sororia) are perennial wildflowers native to North America. These bright little plants are also useful for food and medicine.
25 Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices
Adding immune boosting herbs and spices to the menu is a great way to support immune function and overall health. We’ll share our top choices to use as herbal medicines and in cooking, plus some of my favorites to grow in the garden. Improving gut health is a great way to build a strong immune…
Pinecone Soda (Wild Yeast Soda from Pinecones)
Pinecone soda uses the natural yeast on unripe pinecones and sugar water to create a naturally fermented soda. We’ll share the recipe and tips for ingredients.
Real Healing Potions – Basic Herbal Medicine Preparations
We’ll walk you through the basics of making your own real healing potions (herbal remedies) and hook you up with resources to learn even more. First up – a little background information.
Pinecone Jam (Tastes Like Pine Cone Honey)
It all started with researching pinecones, and whether or not they were edible. Sure, you can make pine needle tea, and eat bark, but cones? Enter pinecone jam – the latest addition to my home apothecary. I’ll share how to make pine cone jam, plus safety and storage tips. We’ll talk a little about the…