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With the heat of the summer in full swing here in the desert…my cayenne pepper plants are bursting with new growth and peppers galore! I just came in from harvesting a little over a pint of cayenne peppers from the garden — this is becoming a weekly routine — and thought I’d share with you a little …
With the celebration of Memorial Day in the U.S. behind us, summer is preparing for her grand entrance — and with her, the anticipation of many outdoor adventures are on the horizon. Now’s the perfect time to put together an herbal first aid kit — wouldn’t you say!?! During this month of May — through our series “Creating a Kitchen …
I raise sheep, goats, llamas, angora rabbits, and poultry; as well as dogs and cats at Joybilee Farm, where we make our full-time living. Healthy animals are the mainstay of our business, and we maintain their health with the use of herbs, and a natural diet, that enhances their natural species-specific well-being…what Joel Salatin calls …
Pregnancy is a profound experience in a woman’s life. It carries with it many joys and challenges; yet, understanding how to keep your health in balance can make all the difference. The time leading up to, during, and after your pregnancy — more than ever — is a great time to focus on natural health. Learning how to get as many of your daily recommended …
Before really learning about the different herbal remedies, I remember hearing “compress” and “poultices” and then thinking they were one in the same. Well, over the years, I have come to understand that compresses and poultices are similar, but not the same. Compresses and poultices are excellent remedies to be used in acute (sudden onset) …
I feel like my medicine chest isn’t complete without these herbal cold care capsules. This is one of my most effective and favorite remedies for combating minor cold and flu symptoms. Making my own allows me the freedom and joy of controlling the quality of ingredients! In fact, most of the herbs I use in this …
