When it comes to versatile herbs that offer both aromatic pleasure and culinary utility, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) shines brightly. This perennial herb, belonging to the mint family, is celebrated for its invigorating lemony scent and a wide range of uses. It also grows quite prolifically so you never have to worry about a healthy supply, ie did you hear it comes from the mint family (hint, hint). From soothing teas to flavorful culinary creations, lemon balm can be your secret ingredient … [Read more...]
The Essential Survival Garden: Ten Medicinal Flowers for Natural Remedies
In today's fast-paced world, the need for self-sufficiency and preparedness has become increasingly important. Illness, job losses, inflation, cost of living stripping our income of its value, and a variety of other issues abound. One way to ensure your family's well-being in times of crisis is by establishing a survival garden. A survival garden is not just a source of fresh produce; it also provides an abundance of medicinal plants that can be used for natural remedies and herbal treatments. … [Read more...]
How to Use Plants and More to Repel Mosquitoes
It is the worst when pesky mosquitoes keep you from enjoying the outdoors, especially your own backyard. Some of us with harsh winters don't want to let even one summer night go to waste, so what can be done to keep those blood suckers away?? Well, your garden can actually be used as mosquito control headquarters if you plant strategically! Just be aware that none of the plants I am going to mention can keep mosquitos simply by growing them in a garden or inside a container. I think many … [Read more...]
12 Natural Ways to Soothe & Heal Bug Bites
It's that time of year when moms start to worry about making sure their precious littles are sufficiently protected from the bugs of summer. If your kids are anything like mine they don't want to play outside in the heat of the day, when the bugs are few and far between, and who could blame them? When the sun starts to fade and the temperature dips though they get a second wind and they hit the door running. Unfortunately the bugs (ie mosquitoes) have the same idea. My kids have already come … [Read more...]
Herb Fairies – Herbal Learning Adventure for Kids
Each and every year I sing the praises of the Wildcraft Game from Herbal Learning. We have had our game for 4-5 years years now and love it still. It takes an educational topic (in this case medicinal herbs) and puts into a format that kids will not only enjoy, but adore...a board game. They have fun and play a great game while they learn about a very important subject that seems to be generally ignored nowadays. I think it is incredibly valuable to teach our children that plants can help us … [Read more...]
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