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Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Elderberry Plants

Elderberries grow all over where we are, at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. My grandfather used to tell me that when they first moved here, they would go up and down the country roads collecting elderberries.    I firmly believe that our Creator left us all sorts of useful plants t...

How Long Should You Steep Elderberry Tea? Plus Best Elderberry Tea Blends

  When I first was learning how to steep a loose leaf tea, it was a big mystery to me. It turns out I'm not the only one who starts out wondering how in the world to use loose leaf tea without a tea bag. We receive many questions at Farmhouse Teas about how to steep loose-leaf tea, as here in Am...

DIY Home Decor for Every Season

There was a time when there was no Hobby Lobby. I know… isn’t that horrible? But it’s true, no craft stores with pre-made decorations for every season. It wasn’t really that long ago, but I can still remember when the craft stores only had materials to make your own decorations. Yes, I’m that old...

How to Make Elderberry Jam

I am a huge fan of elderberries, and not just because they are a natural plant here in the Pacific Northwest! They have such wonderful medicinal value and are probably the best-tasting medicinal herb — aside from maybe peppermint. These berries can be made into various products, including tea, ti...

How to Grow, Harvest, and Use Basil Plants

Basil is my favorite summertime herb! I love growing fresh basil and adding it to pizza or using it to make homemade pesto for pasta and grilled veggies. And that’s just the beginning! Basil is not only incredibly tasty, but it’s also full of wonderful medicinal properties.   In today’s guide, ...

How to Make Dried and Pressed Flowers

Growing up, my room was filled with all sorts of crafts, usually involving paper of any and every kind. I had glue, glitter, paints, colored pencils, fancy scissors that cut all sorts of shapes, and rubber stamps galore. Hello 80s!    While all of those things are fun tools for a crafty person ...

How to Grow, Harvest, and Use a Milk Thistle Plant

Milk thistle is one of my favorite medicinal herbs. Some of its best medicinal uses include liver support, digestion, and gallbladder health. These systems are highly critical to making sure that we are healthy all over.    I’ll be honest with you: milk thistle is not necessarily a plant you wo...

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...

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 ...

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 see...