Gardening · Herbalism · Reviews

Hydropod Review

I came across the Hydropod this winter, and picked it up for the boys to use. While they are active with our farm, I prefer to keep them out of the greenhouse in growing season. Just too many precariously placed 1020 trays that can get knocked over. So my feeling was they could enjoy the… Continue reading Hydropod Review

DIY · Essential Oils

Herbs & Essential Oils Super Bundle 2018 (Our Book Is In It!)

Why should you want to check out the new Herbs & Essential Oils Super Bundle 2018 released today? Herbs & Essential Oils Super Bundle Short Video 2 from Ultimate Bundles on Vimeo. When I began first began learning about natural remedies and using them for our family, and in our business, I spent so much time… Continue reading Herbs & Essential Oils Super Bundle 2018 (Our Book Is In It!)

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Natural Body Care

My latest book is now published: Natural Body Care: Recipes That Soothe The Skin It always feels real once the book is in your hands. This was a wonderful book to write and pull together. It sounds sappy, but this from my heart. It is what I loved doing and being able to share it… Continue reading Natural Body Care

DIY · Preserving · Wildcrafting

Building an Herb Pantry

Over the years, every summer and early fall I always harvest both herbs I grow, and local ones I can sustainably harvest (for example Nettles), and I dry them to preserve for use all year, to build a herb pantry. For example, I always stock up on Thyme, Rosemary, Sage and so on. Nothing from… Continue reading Building an Herb Pantry

Gardening · Homesteading · Preserving

Dehydrating And Preserving Herbs And Flowers

Dehydrating and preserving herbs and flowers is a satisfying part of gardening and homesteading. If you are at all interested in herbalism, it is a much wiser choice to grow and preserve your own supply, rather than buy them - and not know how the items were grown. This is of utmost importance if you… Continue reading Dehydrating And Preserving Herbs And Flowers