For those exploring the world of medicinal herbs, quality, foundational herbal medicine books are a must-have. Through books, you can have the best information for your herbal journey right on your homestead bookshelf! I’ve put together a collection of the best herbal medicine books for beginners. What is Herbal Medicine? Herbal medicine is the practice…
Is there anything that says spring more than roasted carrot and ginger soup? Whether you are seeking a quick meal or just looking for a way to use all of those spring carrots, this soup recipe fits the bill. Here is how to make the roasted carrot ginger soup recipe. THE BENEFITS OF GINGER As…
Making natural cleaning spray infused with lemon and cinnamon is economical and rewarding. Natural cleaning sprays are simple to make and quick to come together. They are also an easy way to step into non-toxic and green living. Supplies Needed to Make Natural Cleaning Spray Infused with Lemon and Cinnamon Step One: Collect Lemon Rinds…
When headaches strike, we love this simple and natural herbal infusion that soothes the discomfort of headaches and migraines. Keep reading to learn how to make our simple and natural headache tea that includes just three ingredients you most likely have on hand. Why Make Your Own Headache Tea? Making your home remedies for headaches…
Whether you have ample space, a few planter boxes, or a couple of terracotta pots, planting herbs is a great way to start gardening. Backyard herb gardens can bring a lot of pleasure, even for the beginner gardener. Easy-to-grow Herbs like the five in this article are a great place to start! Herbs are easy…
Ever since reading The Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson, it’s been a goal of our family to reduce our overall waste. We have found the most success in reducing kitchen food waste by making our vegetable scrap bouillon paste. Like most families, we have a lot of food waste and it’s been a battle…
The Botanical Valentine’s Collection from The Plant Wonder Collective is will inspire you in romance, food and drink, card making, and handmade gifts. Packed with over 20 botanically-inspired projects to help you get creating! Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Botanical Valentine’s Collection: February 2nd-February 14th, 2022 First, it’s only available February 2nd-February 14th, and…
Here’s a simple craft you can whip up with a few simple materials and dried rose petals from your garden- rose petal sachet! Make these fun and fragrant sachets as gifts or to tuck inside a linen drawer. History of Rose Petal Sachets A Day without fragrance is a day lost. ancient Egyptian saying Roses…
Create handmade glycerine soap with dried marigold petals and small gemstones. Perfect for gifting and celebrating the season.
If you’re like me, and you’re looking forward to roasting pumpkin seeds this fall, then you are going to love this super easy and delicious perfectly roasted fresh pumpkin seeds recipe. All Things Fall Tis’ the season for cozy cooking, decorating with pumpkins, and making the most of the late fall harvest. This is my…
As a gardener who works in hard red clay, having a hand scrub to rejuvenate aching hands is a must and you are going to love this thyme and lemon garden hand scrub DIY! I’ve tried several commercial products and all were fine, but it wasn’t until I started making my own did I see…
Jazz up your soups, stews, poultry, and fish recipes with herbal thyme flavored culinary salts! An easy recipe to add a little extra fun to your everyday cooking.
Mix up a calming tea blend to keep you warm and cozy all season long.
Learn how to make seashell beeswax candles to add to your Waldorf-inspired nature table or as an ode to your summer tablescape or nature table. Seashell beeswax candles make wonderful gifts, perfect for birthdays or holidays, brimming with handmade thoughtfulness. Why Make Seashell Beeswax Candles I was introduced to candle-making when my youngest was attending…
Sew an easy curtain from vintage linen tablecloths
Learn to dye with natural botanical dyes from Calendula flowers and create a simple garden bunting.