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Headache Remedies & Best Tea for Headaches

  Drinking tea is one of the best natural remedies for many ailments, including headaches. No need to look far and wide for something that can calm a pounding headache, God's amazing herbs can help!  Headaches are a real pain, they can keep you from you taking care of your children, getting wor...

Guide to Bottling & Flavoring Kombucha | Second Ferment

  Kombucha might be as old as the hills, but it's taken the world by storm in the last few years. The global market was worth $1.7 billion in 2020! But rather than pay $5-$7 per bottle, more of us prefer to make our own kombucha, putting us in complete control. If you've tried making kombucha, ...

Elderberry Syrup vs Elderberry Tincture: Which Is Best?

We all know the signs. Cough, sneezing, runny nose, body aches, and sore throat can only mean one thing: cold and flu season is upon us.  There are many home remedies to prevent and soothe these symptoms that present themselves often during the fall and winter seasons. One of these remedies stan...

Rosemary Bush Care and DIY Rosemary Tea

Did you know the rosemary tree is actually part of the mint family? It's formally known as Rosmarinus officinalis, but it's a plant we're all familiar with. Sunday roasts, hot baths, and the sharp, spicy fragrance of rosemary essential oil. But did you know you could make tea out of rosemary? No...

Safely Canning Elderberry Syrup & Preservation Options

Known for its healing properties and therapeutic benefits, the elderberry is still commonly used in the prevention and treatment of many ailments.  Despite the elderberry being controversial at times, the plant with the amazing power of its berries, is a powerful natural remedy. The berries are ...

Calendula Salve (Cream), Infusing Oil With Botanicals/Herbs

  Many of us are not new to getting started with essential oils but when it comes to the art of infusing our own oils with botanicals it may seem a little daunting. The art of infusing oil for health and well-being is steeped in history, but how do we know where to start with so many options av...

Nettle Tea: How to Grow, Harvest and Preserve Nettles

  A hot cup of nettle tea is still a remedy for many ailments for many people. It's no surprise considering stinging nettle greens are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  Besides the health benefits, stinging nettles are really tasty. But we can't ignore the fact that stinging nettl...

How to Plant Roses for Preservation and Production

  Imagine going out to your rose garden to cut a few stems for your dinner plate, not for your sweetheart. Growing edible roses is a time-honored pastime, though it may sound weird at first. Did you know the Greeks, Romans, and Persians all loved using roses to cook with? They also infused them...

How to Brew Jun

  Did you know that approximately 70 million people are affected by digestive diseases? Diet plays a huge factor in some digestive problems, and adding in healthy gut bacteria, such as probiotics, can help mitigate some of the side effects. Have you heard of Jun? This close relative of kombucha...

How to Flavor Water Kefir

  We lovingly refer to the gut as “the second brain.” Not only because we tend to think with our stomachs, but because it handles digestion, weight management, blood regulation, and helps build a thriving immune system. The bacteria living in our gut are called the gut microbiota, and there has...