Well, here we are, a few days into fall and I’m loving it! My week was a little different than usual in that I went up to my sisters house near Portland for a few days as she was due to give birth at any moment. I made sure to make her some of my…
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Herbal Diaper Rash Salve: Homemade Remedy for Diaper Rash
Learn how to make this homemade herbal diaper rash salve that works! Skip the chemicals and additives and make this easy diaper rash ointment using infused oil, beeswax, and natural herbs. You’ll feel great about using this all natural diaper rash treatment for baby. Herbal Remedy for Diaper Rash It seems as though everyone I…
Updates and Recent Happenings: Fall is in the Air
Well, it was like a light switch was turned from summer to fall last week. We went from highs in the 90’s to cold enough to light our woodstove in a matter of days. Fall is in the air, and that’s ok with me because it’s my favorite season! We still have a few warm…
Willow Witt Ranch Farm Tour
Today I’m going to tell you all about a local farm. This is not just any farm, mind you. This is Willow Witt Ranch, a glorious 440 acre, off grid working farm in the outskirts of Ashland, OR, that literally screams paradise. Joel and I were lucky enough recently to get a behind the scenes…
Skillet Pear and Blackberry Crisp
Get the most of out of your late summer or fall pear harvest with this cast iron skillet baked pear and blackberry crisp! It’s the perfect fall dessert recipe, and so incredibly easy to make. This delicious homemade fruit crisp is one of the easiest and tastiest desserts you can make, guaranteed! Pears & Blackberries:…
Updates and Recent Happenings: Sunflowers and Calendula
Well, I’ve been a day late and a dollar short all week, which is why I’m writing this post a full day later than I usually do. Besides the fact that we’ve been super busy and had to totally rethink our property buying plan, our internet has been on and off all week, which makes…
What is Gleaning and How to Do It
You may have heard the word “gleaning” before, or maybe you haven’t. In a world where people still suffer from hunger and malnutrition, it amazes me how much food is thrown away or let go to waste each and every day. I have worked in the food industry for many years, so I know first…
Updates and Recent Happenings: Tomato Sauce and Crater Lake
I don’t know about what it’s like where you are, but here in Southern Oregon it’s really starting to feel like fall. The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and I’m starting to feel a bit like a squirrel trying to stock up for winter. Which is a good thing, because preserving…
How to Make Infused Herbal Oils
Learning how to make an infused herbal oil is the first step in making numerous all-natural body care recipes like herbal salves, body butters, and creams. Making an infused oil is easier than you might think, and the perfect first project for a beginner herbalist. Herbal Academy Courses Well hello there! As I’ve mentioned before,…
How to Dehydrate Peppers for Food Storage
We’re at the end of summer when the bounty of the season is in full swing. Time to start preserving the harvest in any and every way. Canning and freezing are the most common ways to do this, but don’t forget about dehydrating! Here’s how to dehydrate peppers for food storage. Why Dehydrate Vegetables? The…
