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.

Top 5 Healing Herbs and Plants
Many of us may view these plants as backyard “weeds,” but with a bit of knowledge, you'll recognize them as healing herbs and plants in

Are These Food Producing Plants Growing on Your Homestead?
You might be missing out on a harvest of free food that you don’t even know exists. Learn about these eight plants that may

How to Make an Oxymel at Home
Use this recipe to make a basic, elderberry, spicy or herb oxymel, and enjoy the benefits of natural healing through the delicious power of

Best Tea for a Cough
There’s nothing like a soothing cup of herbal tea with honey and lemon for a sore throat and cough, but which is the best

Herb Infused Honey Recipe
We all know the great benefits of honey, both for medicinal purposes and its delicious culinary uses. Have you considered making your own infused

Herbal Cleansing Detox: What You Need to Know
Have you been lured by the idea of an herbal cleansing detox? Let's take a look at the basics, including what is and isn't

Herbs for Every Season (Kitchen, Garden & Apothecary)
Join me for this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen as we discuss his new book, Herbs in Every Season and how we can use

How to Make Your Own Tea Blend
Learn how to make your own tea blend and brew up delicious herbal and medicinal teas for you and your whole family.

How to Grow Sprouts at Home (Easy Step-by-Step Directions)
Learn how to grow sprouts at home with this easy inexpensive method. Enjoy fresh broccoli sprouts, bean sprouts or alfalfa sprouts!

How to Make Elderberry Syrup the Easy Way
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

Steeping Tea for Medicinal Purposes
Did you know a single cup of brewed tea can have up to 10 times more antioxidants than fruits and veggies? Consuming herbal tea

Building a Home Apothecary
Join me and guest Mary Colvin as we discuss building and maintaining a home apothecary. We'll discuss what it is, the tools necessary to