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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...

DIY Herbal Tea for Flu & Cold Season

I don’t even want to think about flu season, but here we are in September, and if some sort of illness hasn’t hit everyone yet, it's a matter of when, not if. The most important thing to remember is that being ready for flu season is half of the battle. Making sure your immune system has everythi...

Top 10 Herbs Every Home Apothecary Needs (And How to Use Them)

There’s something comforting about keeping jars of herbs in your kitchen cupboard. You don’t need a whole shelf full of them to get started. Just a few well-chosen staples can go a long way. In fact, my very first step into herbalism started with a packet of calendula seeds. I didn’t know much a...

Make Your Own Mint Majesty Tea (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

In the days following the passing of Charlie Kirk, the internet filled with memories—not only of his words but of the small details that reminded many who followed him. Many of those people were you our readers. One memory that quickly spread was his go-to Starbucks order: a Mint Majesty Tea with...

How to Make Elderflower Tea for Immune Support & Calming Benefits

Here in the Pacific Northwest, elderberries grow wild along roadsides and riverbanks. Most people pass them by, never realizing there’s a powerful, immune-supporting plant right there waiting to be foraged. Each season, I face the same choice: do I snip the creamy, fragrant flowers or wait for th...

How to Make Herbal Ice Cream at Home (Cooling for Summer)

Here’s something about that first bite of ice cream on a warm day that sends you right back to childhood—sticky fingers, barefoot grass, and the hum of bees nearby. Whether it’s high summer or one of those lingering sunny days of early fall, a cool treat made with real ingredients feels just righ...

Our Favorite Homemade Gummies: From Fire Cider to Elderberry & Beyond

When I think of gummies, I tend to think of the brightly colored red, green, and yellow gummy bears of my childhood. While they bring back nostalgic memories of traveling to California to visit family, I shudder now as an adult when I think about what they are made with… corn syrup, synthetic dye...

How to Make Perfect Dried Apples at Home (With or Without a Dehydrator)

There are so many wonderful things that I love about fall! It is my favorite season. Not only do we get to slow down from the heat of summer, but we also get to harvest the fruits of our labors and bring them inside — and some of that harvest includes apples!    Apples have their own natural be...

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...

Our Favorite Herbal Ice Cream Float Recipes

Ice cream floats are the quintessential American summertime treat, perfect for anyone looking to cool down or satisfy their sweet tooth. Here on the farm, everyone loves ice cream, and what better way than to make memories with ice cream floats as a family, from trying out new flavor combinations...