Celebrating the Herbal Uses of Monarda
It's no secret that I love Monarda. And I'm not the only one who loves this gorgeous little native plant! Here is a complete list of fantastic articles on the...
Veterinary Herbal Medicine for Homesteaders and Preppers
Finding good herbal info for pets and livestock can be daunting. If you're a homesteader or interested in long-term emergency preparedness, you'll naturally want to include your pets and livestock...
Self Heal and Herbal First Aid
Did you know that self heal and herbal first aid have a long tradition together? This herb has a long history of use for wound care. This is because of...
Complete Home Apothecary Start Up Guide
So You Want to Start a Home Apothecary . . . Perhaps you’ve seen dreamy pictures of home apothecaries come up on your Instagram or Pinterest accounts. Charming glass jars...
Ways to Use Dried Bee Balm on the Homestead
Bee balm is an herb and ornamental garden plant. Other names for bee balm include bergamot, monarda, and sweet leaf. It is one of my must-have garden herbs for health...
Why Use Herbal Formulas?
Herbal formulas are mixtures of multiple herbs designed with a focused goal. Herbalists create them for convenience, synergy, and flexibility. Sometimes herbal formulas are also known as herbal blends or...
Using Bee Balm for Emotional Wellness
Bee balm (Monarda didyma and M. fistulosa) is a beautiful garden plant with an affinity for the nervous system. It's a wonderful herbal ally for lifting the spirits and supporting...
The Earthwise Herbal Repertory for Home Herbalists
This is part of a series about my home herbalist library. Having a large selection of reliable, accurate books is vital for learning herbalism. Take a peek at my full...
Allergy Season Problem Solving with Herbs
It's easy to find lists of herbs for allergy season. Unfortunately, these lists generally miss the mark by focusing on a few generalized suggestions. Nettles, garlic, and turmeric are some...
Learn Some Common Names for Self Heal
Learn some common names for self heal! Sometimes I post Sunday Snapshots here on the blog. You can also find them over on my Facebook page! This is where I...