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…
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…
Growing chamomile brightens your garden, welcomes pollinators, and creates a useful addition to your herbal medicine kit. We’ll share some background on chamomile, growing tips, and how to use it.
Sore throat remedies don’t have to come from the drugstore – relief may be right in your pantry. We’ll share some of our best home remedies for sore throat, plus tips on what to eat and drink. Note: If your sore throat pain is related to digestive upset, please see “10 Home Remedies for Acid…
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)…