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Learn how to make a soothing herbal tea for sore throats. This homemade herbal soothing sore throat tea is the perfect thing to sip on those days when you’re struggling with a sore throat, whether as a symptom from a cold/flu or from some sort of throat-scratching activity (like singing or screaming at a concert,…
This is a list of the garden vegetable varieties that I am growing in my garden in 2021. I’ll give you little snippets of why I chose those varieties for my garden zone 8a in South Carolina and also links to more info on growing those veggies, in case you’re a bit overwhelmed with the…
This Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Recipe is a wonderful thing to have on hand when you start to feel unwell. Drinking this herbal tea (along with doing some of the other immune-boosting activities mentioned in this article) can help you fight off illnesses and/or help you get better a bit quicker. It is a tasty…
Learn how to make goldenrod honey. This is an infused herbal honey recipe that I made for helping my husband with support against seasonal discomfort. It is a raw herbal honey so that the benefits of raw honey can shine through as well as the goldenrod health benefits. One of the things I love about…
Let’s talk about some natural and organic weed control tips so that you can stay sane in your garden. Learn how to prevent weeds from stealing your gardening joy. First I’ll talk about actions you can take in your garden, and then I’ll talk about some time management strategies so you can find a way…
Seed Starting Soil from the store (or online) can be really expensive, especially if you are starting a lot of plants from seed. Learn how to make your own homemade seed starting soil mix in order to save money and have confidence in good-quality ingredients. Why I Am Making Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix When…
Currently, beards are pretty trendy. Also, with “No-Shave November” and Christmas coming up, a homemade beard balm is a great gift idea for the bearded folks in your life. Learn how to make beard balm and check out the list of essential oils you can add to the beard balm for a great scent. Why…
These cornmeal and fennel seed digestive biscuits are big on flavor and texture. Rich, golden cornmeal offers these biscuits a light, airy texture, while anise-tasting fennel seeds benefit your digestive system. The perfect after-dinner biscuit. This article also contains an honest book review of The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen by Devon Young. The Benefits of Digestive…
There are many clever ways to extend your gardening season. Below, I will explain the various techniques that can get you up to 6-8 extra weeks of garden productivity. These range from frugal to expensive ways to add more precious time to your garden season. Clever Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season Glorious and wonderful…
Learn how to find joy in the garden in fall, despite struggling with frantic feelings of urgency to get everything done in the garden and often dealing with harvest overwhelm. This is part of my Seasonal Joy in the Garden Series. Finding Joy in the Garden In Fall Season Have you ever noticed that fall…