I still remember spotting wintergreen for the first time—not in the forest like you might expect, but tucked neatly into a local landscaping display in town. It was one of those crisp winter days, and the little shrub with its glossy leaves and bright red berries just popped against the dry browns o...

Some herbs slip quietly into our lives, but marshmallow root arrives like a soft blanket—calming, comforting, and quietly powerful.

Marshmallow root came into my life when I was researching herbs that support the digestive system. Most herbs are drying or astringent, but marshmallow was different. ...

When my dear friend Michele over at Chocolate Box Cottage gifted me Sweet Remedies: Healing Herbal Honeys by Dawn Combs, I wasn’t expecting it to change how I saw honey. Around here, honey is as common as a jar of jam on the counter, but until then, I’d mostly used it to sweeten tea or drizzle over ...

On the farm, our go-to is usually a wild cherry bark syrup I keep on hand for the colder months. But let’s be honest—there are times when the kids are coughing, and I realize I haven’t brewed a fresh batch yet. That’s when I head to the kitchen and grab what’s already there: honey, garlic, onion, gi...

If you ever find your mind hitting a wall around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, you are not alone. That midday fog seems to creep in just when there’s still so much left to do. From homeschooling lessons to prepping dinner and keeping the household running smoothly, mental clarity isn’t just a luxury—it’s...

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 dyes l...

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, tinct...

The liver is such an super important system for all of us! It’s responsible for detoxification and cleaning out all the gunk that goes through our body — I like to think of it as being similar to a car filter. And, a car filter needs changing sometimes so that it works normally and does everythin...

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...

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...

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...

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — it happens to the best of us! With all of the demands of family, work, and daily life, many carry the weight of anxiety and stress without really realizing how deeply it affects their health. And while lifestyle and a prayerful life are a must, natural remedies...