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.
Antiviral Herbs: How to Treat Common Viruses With Medicinal Herbs
With more viruses popping up over the past decade, it's important to understand and know how to use medicinal herbs, more specifically, antiviral herbs.
How to Get Rid of Headaches (Homemade Headache Salve)
Do you find yourself getting headaches but don’t want to reach for those OTC (over-the-counter) medications? Learn how to get rid of headaches naturally
Valerian Plant Benefits & Growing Tips | Herbal Guide
Did you know that the valerian plant, scientifically known as Valeriana officinalis, has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy to promote relaxation
Elecampane Benefits and Growing Guide
Many traditional medicines have stood the test of time, and Elecampane is no exception. Renowned for its healing properties, this herb has been cherished
Foraging Herbs in Your Backyard (Medicinal Herbs)
Learn about the medicinal herbs that can be found in your backyard! Foraging herbs is a fantastic way to stock your medicinal herb cabinet.
Growing Sage: Tips for a Thriving Herb Garden
Sage, with its aromatic leaves and versatile uses, is a wonderful addition to any herb garden. Use this guide for essential tips and advice
GMO Seeds: What the Home Gardener Needs to Know
With the release of GMO seeds being sold to the home gardener, there are some important factors to know. In this blog post (and
Poultry Diseases Common to the Homestead (+Treating Them with Herbs)
Identifying poultry diseases, the cause, symptoms, and herbal treatment can prevent stress for you and your chickens. Read on to learn more.
Herbal Cold and Flu Tea Recipe for Comfort & Relief
Don't suffer for days the next time a cold or flu comes through your house. Instead, whip up this herbal cold and flu tea
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.
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
