How to Build a Wooden Raised Garden Bed

If you have clay soil on your property, you are likely no stranger to the fact that it turns into a rock in the summer. This type of soil is difficult to work in, doesn’t take water very easily, and will either flood until it’s muddy or just not get enough water to the plants. 

 

Thankfully, raise...

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How to Make Rice Krispie Squares with Homemade Marshmallows

Rice Krispie Treats were my favorite thing growing up. They were a must-have in the summer at every family gathering, reunion, or potluck, and they were probably the first things gone from the table too. But when I later discovered that I had a sugar allergy (and had a near-death reaction to corn sy...

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Uses for Rose Petals: Rose Water Recipe & Beyond

Roses are not only beautiful, but also useful in so many ways. Today, I will share a few recipes using rose petals, along with some new ideas for bringing the garden into your home.

 

Roses are among my favorite flowers to grow in the garden, especially the kind that smells like raspberries! I pre...

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How to Grow, Harvest, and Use Bachelor Buttons (Blue Cornflower)

How many of you are growing a garden this year? Are you growing medicinal flowers?

 

We started ours with basic things that could be eaten. It was a way to help cut down on food costs and to know the story of where our food was coming from. Knowing which growing methods were used, where the seeds ...

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From PMS to Postpartum: All About Hormone Balancing Tea for Women

If you struggle with hormonal imbalance, you are not alone! This is a super important topic to me as someone who has struggled with endometriosis and infertility. Balancing my own hormones has been quite a journey, but I’ve learned so much along the way.

 

Hormone balance tea has been a super help...

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How to Use Natural Dye for Fiber, Crafting, and Cooking

Food dyes have been front and center in the news lately because of the harmful side effects they have on our bodies. The dye known as Red 3 has even been linked to cancer! It’s important to keep chemicals like these out of our diet.

 

We’ve got some good news for you, though… You can make your own...

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Commercial Tea Bags with Microplastics: Why (and How) to Avoid Them

“Are there microplastics in tea bags?” I spent all last week answering this question in my many tea and herb groups on Facebook.

 

We often get asked about the safety of tea bags and always recommend avoiding them due to plastics. In fact, microplastics are the main reason that we only sell loose-...

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Herbal Bug Out Bag List: What to Pack

I’ve always been an advocate of taking care of our own health as much as possible in a non-emergency situation (when there’s no extreme bleeding, you don’t have a broken bone, etc.). With too many personal experiences of doctors letting me down or prescribing me something that didn’t solve the root ...

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Things to Know About Soursop Tea and its Alternatives

While new herbs interest me (and I love to study them) I don’t particularly care for rare ones that are hard to get. I love using herbs that are easily accessible — even better if they grow in my own garden. Licorice root, star anise, turmeric, and chamomile are just a few! Growing herbal medicine i...

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How to Grow the Best Types of Flowers for Bouquets

Did you know you can make stunning floral arrangements year-round using flowers planted in a cutting garden? Bouquets from homegrown flowers are just as beautiful as those from a store or florist — or, dare we say, even more beautiful? — for a fraction of the cost. We’ve been growing flowers in a cu...

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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Fresh Edible Flowers

Did you know that certain flowers are edible and can be used for both decoration and cooking? Edible flowers have been growing in popularity in both gardens and kitchens because of their unique and delicious flavors as well as their beautiful appearance. We love to experiment with them here on the f...

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How to Grow, Harvest, and Use Lilacs

Lilacs are one of the most loved plants for gardeners and herbalists alike. Their flowers — which can range from white to violet, blue, light purple, dark purple, and even a light yellow called Primrose — add a pop of color and charm to any garden or yard. Plus, the flowers also boast medicinal bene...

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