Mint has a bad reputation for taking over the garden, for good reason. But, there are many reasons to grow mint in your backyard without fear! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen also have medicinal uses? My eBook Healing Kitchen Herbs: 12 Common Herbs…
Herbal Guides
Wondering about whether you should start an herb garden? Which herbs should you grow and how do you grow them?
Our Herbal Guides will walk you through the process of growing, harvesting, and using many common culinary herbs, such as Rosemary, and medicinal herbs, like Lavender, Calendula, and Mint, so you can start using the freshest, most potent herbs possible in your cooking or herbal creations.
10 Reasons to Grow Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean, but now grows rapidly throughout the world. It’s a member of the mint family and because all mints have square stems, identifying this herb is as easy as crushing a leaf between your fingers. If the aroma released is sweet, lemony, and slightly…
50+ Dandelion Recipes: Drinks, Sweets, Soap, Remedies + More!
Dandelion flowers are edible and medicinal and have many uses! Here are 50+ dandelion recipes for drinks, sweets, baked goods, savory dishes, bath and body, and home remedies. Wildcrafting Weeds ebook Before we get started with these dandelion recipes I want to let you know about my ebook! Wildcrafting Weeds: 20 Easy to Forage Edible…
6 Medicinal Mushrooms for Your Health
Mushrooms are pretty amazing, but did you know that there are some that are highly medicinal? Learn more about six different medicinal mushrooms that have powerful health benefits. They will boost your immune system, mood, and give you energy! Medicinal Mushrooms for Health Are you feeling sluggish? Sniffly? Maybe you’ve decided your weekly health regime…
Medicinal Benefits of Hops + Hop Tea
Most of us have heard of hops because they are one of the main ingredients used in beer brewing. They give beer that classic bitter flavor, and in some varieties it can be quite pronounced. Since I love to make my own brews I’ve been curious about growing hops for a while now. Earlier this…
10 Reasons to Grow Basil for Food, Health, and the Garden
Basil is a common herb that is most often used in the kitchen, but it is also good for the garden and has amazing health benefits! Learn about 10 reasons to grow basil and the benefits of basil. Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen…
10 Reasons to Grow Chamomile: For Your Health and For the Garden
A cup of hot chamomile tea is the perfect way to end to any day, as it helps to calm the mind and relax the spirit. I know that I enjoy it most evenings. Beyond its ability to tame frayed nerves, chamomile has many other benefits, both for the garden and for us. I love…
10 Benefits of Growing Chives in Your Herb Garden
Chives are a wonderful culinary herb, but they also have many other benefits in the garden and in the kitchen. Learn about ten different benefits of growing chives and why you should have them in your herb garden! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen…
How to Grow and Use Violas + Sweet Viola Bath Soak Recipe
Violas are one of my favorite flowers, not necessarily because of their beauty, but because of their hardiness and multiple uses. Here is how to grow and use violas, including a recipe for a Sweet Viola Bath Soak from Jan Berry’s Natural Bath Care eBook package! Violas: an Edible & Medicinal Flower Violas are an…
5 Helpful Herbs for Pregnancy
Herbs can be powerful allies during all stages of life, including pregnancy. While care must be taken to make sure that you are choosing herbs that are safe for you and the baby, there are a few that are very helpful during this time. In fact, I’m in my third trimester as we speak (yay!),…
