Herbal Extracts Series Part II – Tinctures
What on earth are herbal extracts?
There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or […]
Decoction – Valerian Root De-Stressor
When the Latin word for an herb – valere – literally translates as “to […]
Decoction – Happy Adrenals
This blend makes approximately 12 total cups of tea. Following the instructions below will result in approximately 1 1/2 […]
Hot Infusions – Deep Sleep Tea
You can make this blend using a tablespoon as your measurement i.e. 1 […]
Hot Infusions – Raspberry Leaf Tea – Pregnancy Assist
Studies suggest that red raspberry leaf may help shorten labor time, speed healing and reduce discomfort after labor, and increase […]
Harvesting Seeds – What to Watch Out For
If there is anything that the last few years have taught us, it is that life is always changing. This unpredictability has revved up to a […]
How to Store Seeds for the Long Term
I remember going into my grandma’s “catch all” cupboard when I was a child and was amazed at her collection of the seeds of her favorite […]
Decoctions – Lemon Ginger Cold & Flu
A warming and cleansing tea made with fresh lemon, ginger and honey. The […]
Long Infusions – Nettle Leaves
Nature’s Multivitamin – nettle tea – contains vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants that support […]
Hot Infusions – Yellow Dock n Licorice System Detox Tea
A well-functioning detoxification system that is within all of us, is essential for hormone balance, healthy skin and a strong immune system. Sadly, both our environment […]
Hot Infusions – Tumeric Ginger Root Tea
Turmeric and Ginger Tea Recipes
It is very easy to make a therapeutic turmeric ginger tea to start enjoying all […]
Seedbanks are a Must BEFORE You Garden
It’s all fine and dandy to talk about planting gardens and what types of veggies you are looking to harvest, along with the other 100’s of […]
Teaching the Love for Reading
It matters not who you are, when you become a parent you yearn to see your children succeed in life. What shape that success takes is […]
Decoction – Busy Bee Eleuthero Root
Eleuthero Root or otherwise known as Siberian Ginseng has long been an herb […]
Long Infusions – Cold Remedy Mullein Leaves
Nature’s Cold Remedy – mullein tea – Traditional herbalists often recommend Mullein leaf […]
Hot Infusions – Adaptogenic Chai Tea
First Make the Adaptogenic Chai Tea Mix
This mix makes approximately 7 total cups of tea. See the next recipe […]
Learning Pioneer Eating Methods
The movies don’t give it justice. Whenever someone is hungry, John Wayne can whip out the hardtack or the salted bacon and make a fulfilling meal […]
Herbal Extracts Series Part I – Teas, Infusions and Decoctions
Beyond your cup of joe in the morning, most of us haven’t given any additional thought about what we drink that could help us in the […]
Decoctions – Roasted Dandelion Root Cacao
Some nutritionists, herbalists, and other health experts believe that far too many modern […]
Long Infusion – Oatstraw Blend
Nature’s Minerals and Vitamins Infusion – This mineral-rich overnight infusion uses astragalus root, […]
Cold Infusions – Antioxidant Hibiscus Tea
You can make this blend using a tablespoon as your measurement i.e. 1 […]
Hot Infusions – Natural Sports Drink
This herbal blend makes recovering from a sweaty workout or a bout of illness easy with its natural electrolytes […]
Beyond the Survival Library – Items to Have At Hand
You may not be aware, perhaps you haven’t looked too closely at it. As one delves deeper into the course of history, and into the patterns […]
The Apothecary in the Kitchen
As I was growing up, you were able to often find in any kitchen you walked into a spice rack or set of elementary shakers of […]