Violets: A Best Articles Collection
We will be continuing our exploration of herbal vinegars on a regular basis, but I would also like to introduce a new feature here on the blog: The Best Articles...
Garden Update: April 2014
There is plenty to do with spring in full swing. Dandelions, chickweed, and violets are everywhere. Cleavers are just beginning to make an appearance. It's a really good year for violets,...
Mud Pies for Plants: Starting Herb Seeds w/ Soil Blocks
Last year I successfully started Valerian from seed, and wanted to try some other plants this year. Sunday seemed like an excellent time to work on that particular project, so...
Spring Growth: February 9th
Most people think of spring starting on the spring equinox, which is usually around March 21st every year. Gardening with herbs makes me realize that February first is actually closer...
Three flower vinegar recipe for herbal self care
Combining three ingredients and some vinegar creates a surprising flower vinegar recipe that's useful for herbal self-care. As a bonus, it's alcohol-free! As usual, the formulas I prefer are the...
Spring growth in my herbal garden
I was able to get out and do some garden clean-up today and was very surprised that the snow and ice from last week didn't seem to bother my herb...
Herbal vinegar projects for home herbalists
Most people are familiar with the little bottles of alcohol-based herbal extracts available at health food stores. However, herbs can also be extracted or infused in vinegar. Vinegar is a...
Understanding an herbal approach to fever
When learning about an herbal approach for fevers, you'll find several unusual terms as you study. This includes herbal febrifuges, antipyretics, and diaphoretics. Febrifuge and antipyretic are two technical terms...
Basic Fever First Aid
Most people will experience a fever from time to time. Today, let's talk about basic first aid for fevers- how to know if you should seek medical assistance and when...
6 Plants for Herbal Support for Cuts and Scrapes
Small injuries aren't much to worry about in today's relatively sterile environments. Clean water and soap are readily available for washing. Tetanus shots are usually kept up to date.It's very...