Herbs are much more than a garnish. If you are only buying a bunch of cilantro for taco night and chives for your baked potato soup...you are missing out on all the other ways that herbs can enhance your life. Herbs are a powerhouse for healing and every homesteader and natural mother should have an arsenal of herbs in her home apothecary. Herbs also allow you to bring the food supply right to your doorstep. They are easy to grow making them an economical ingredient, no matter their intended … [Read more...]
Learning About Botany and Wildcrafting
This journey we call life is a truly, truly amazing thing. Years ago, as I entered adulthood, I never would have imagined the person I would become and the interests and hobbies I would have. My younger self would probably look at me and think I was "hippy dippy". Even my California surfer dude husband is now a converted hippy dippy. We live quiet lives on an urban homestead, and we go gaga to learn about our land and become more and more self sufficient. Two hobbies that have consumed us for … [Read more...]
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