Spring garden 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 in vinegar. Vinegar is a traditional carrier...
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...
Traditional herbs for wound healing
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...
Nervine herbs for emotional comfort
It's good to know a few herbs for emotional comfort. Daily life can be hectic. Unexpected things happen. We face unpleasant surprises or disappointment. Regardless of the cause, our emotions...
Herbal supplies for emergency prepping
Herbalism is a great subject to study for emergency prepping. Knowing herbalism gives you access to a renewable source for supporting your health. Besides, being your own herbalist is handy...
Learn to make a violet oxymel with springtime flowers
Sweet violets are in full swing! So far, I have made sweet violet tea, sweet violet syrup, and have made two types of violet blossom vinegar. The success with the...