Harvesting Rose Hips for Food and Medicinal Uses
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Harvesting Rose Hips for Food and Medicinal Uses

Several years ago, we planted about half a dozen rose bushes as part of our homestead permaculture plan. This year, the plants are loaded with fruit, so I’m sharing tips for harvesting rose hips and how to use them. They’re a great natural source of vitamin C, polyphenols, and anthocyanins. The hips have tiny hairs…

Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots (with Root Tea Recipes)
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Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots (with Root Tea Recipes)

Dandelion roots have long history of use as food and medicine. We’ll share the best time to dig dandelion roots, tips for preserving them, and dandelion root home remedies. Note: Never harvest dandelion roots from lawns or other areas that have been treated with herbicides or pesticides. The roots accumulate whatever has been sprayed on…

Sage Benefits for Home, Health & Personal Care

Sage Benefits for Home, Health & Personal Care

Salvia means “to save”, and with all the wonderful benefits of sage, you’re sure to want it in your garden, kitchen & medicine cabinet. We’ll share simple tips to help you use this versatile herb. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. Salvia (sage)…