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.

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.

Planting Roses (+ Medicinal Uses for Roses)
Learn about the health benefits, choose between bush and climbing varieties, and learn the best time for planting roses. Including how to care for,

DIY Rose and Honey Face Wash (For Dry & Aging Skin)
One of my favorite uses for rose petals is in this homemade rose and honey face wash. It's toning, cleansing and moisturizing all in

Growing Hops (+ Medicinal Benefits of Hops Plants)
You can grow the hops plant from seed or rhizome for more reasons than making beer. Read on to learn more about this beneficial

How to Grow Cilantro
Learn how to grow cilantro from seed to keep, store, or eat fresh, so you can add amazing flavor to your best recipes all