Herbs
Growing and using herbs for both culinary and medicinal use is a big part of our homestead and boosting our immune systems. Knowing which medicinal herbs to grow, as well as how to dry herbs and what to do with the herbs you grow isn’t always easy. It’s our desire to help you on your journey to have healthy and natural alternatives to common OTC methods. Some of our favorites are homemade elderberry syrup, this easy old-fashioned cough remedy, or even a “no more pain” salve for bumps, aches, and tension headaches made from a homemade arnica oil.

Steam Inhalation for Congestion (Sinus, Nasal & Chest)
This at-home steam inhalation tutorial is the best natural nasal congestion remedy to ease sinus pressure, headache, and chest congestion.

Freeze-Drying Herbs
Use this freeze-drying herbs tutorial to learn a better way to preserve fresh herbs from your garden and store them for years to come.

Homemade Immune-Boosting Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Making homemade elderberry syrup from fresh, frozen or dried elderberries is quick, easy and very affordable. In this simple tutorial I’ll show you the

Growing a Tulsi Plant: Holy Basil (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
Learn the health benefits of tulsi, how to grow a tulsi plant, and how you can use it to stock your natural medicine cabinet

How to Grow Chives (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
Use this guide to learn how to grow chives from seed in an indoor pot or outside in your garden. Tips for planting, growing

Growing Thyme (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
You can easily start growing thyme from seed or a cutting, inside a pot in the kitchen or outside in the garden. This tutorial

How to Grow Peppermint Plant (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
Love mint? Grow a peppermint plant from seed so you can use it for culinary and medicinal purposes. Read on to learn how.

Growing Calendula Flowers (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
You may recognize calendula flowers as an ingredient in your face cream or skin oil, but you can use this plant for so much

Growing Garlic for Medicinal & Culinary Purposes
The best motivation for growing garlic isn’t the taste! Plant a clove and enjoy the long-standing benefits of this medicinal bulb.

Calendula Oil Recipe
Organic calendula oil infusion is essential for all herbal medicine cabinets. Use this tutorial to make it yourself, and enjoy the benefits.

How to Grow Parsley (Plant, Harvest, Preserve)
Learn to love growing parsley for its fresh peppery taste that you can use in your favorite recipe from a sauce to garlic bread.

Growing a Rosemary Plant
The best herb garden includes the rosemary plant. Learn how to grow rosemary together with lavender and other companion plants.