Posted inA Green Home
Kick it Up a Notch With Herbs
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…
Posted inEnjoying Nature
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…
Posted inThe Homestead
DIY Herbal Mouse Deterrent
Mice are part of life in many parts of the Midwest. This fact was a big eye opener for me when I moved to the area from the Southwest. We…
Posted inHealth & Healing
Making Herbal Infusions and Decoctions
There are a variety of ways that we can tap into the ancient practices of using natural remedies to heal and stay healthy. Some of the techniques involved in leveraging herbal remedies…
Posted inGardening
Small Scale Aquaponics – Growing Greens With a Fish Tank
One of the biggest hopes you can have as a mom and an environmentalist is that your kids will want to take up your causes as they grow and mature. I…