How To Harvest Stinging Nettles (Video)
June 24, 2022Stinging nettles are often regarded as pesky weeds, but learn to recognize and harvest the plant for their nutritional and medicinal value!
Growing Medicinal Herbs in Containers (Book Excerpt)
June 3, 2022In this excerpt from The Healing Garden by Juliet Blankespoor, the author covers a handful of options for growing herbs in containers.
From The Herb Garden: Dandelion Is More Than A Weed!
March 18, 2022The dandelion gets a bad rap, but this common herb offers a wealth of benefits in the kitchen, the apothecary and even the wine cellar!
Herbs & Activities For Winter Wellness On The Homestead
February 28, 2022It's important to maintain wellness on the homestead year-round and especially during winter, so use these herbs and activities to stay in tip-top shape!
We Tried 3 Indoor Smart Gardens. Here Are The Results.
February 14, 2022Indoor smart gardens grow herbs and veggies year-round right in your home. We tried out these three models, so read on to see what we found.
From The Herb Garden: Oh, Oregano!
February 4, 2022Nearly ubiquitous on spice racks the world over, easy-to-grow oregano brings flavor to a wide variety of dishes and a range of medical uses, too.
Make Your Own Pain-Relieving Herbal Salve
November 18, 2021Whether you’re at home or on the go, this simple herbal salve will bring topical relief with just three ingredients—lavender, white willow bark and cayenne pepper!
Growing Herbs For Herbal Products Is Rewarding & Profitable
January 8, 2021Caitlin McMullen works with homegrown herbs and native wild ones to make tinctures, infused herbal oils and an herbal CSA.
Farm Sprouts: Bedtime Bath Teas
January 25, 2016Create a relaxing bath-time ritual with your children to softly segue them into bedtime stories and sleep.
How To Grow And Dry Herbal Teas
January 18, 2016Timing, handling and storage are key to making the most of your garden harvest so you can enjoy it throughout the year.
