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Calendula extract is an excellent way to utilize all of the powerful healing properties that are contained within this blessed botanical. Not only does calendula promotes the regeneration of new tissue…but it provides soothing relief for damaged or injured skin when used in all-natural lotions, creams, and salves. The best part is, making calendula extract at home is about as simple a project as …
A tincture is an herbal preparation made with a liquid — often referred to as a solvent or menstruum — and herbs. In the simplest of terms a tincture is a concentrated liquid extract. Tincturing herbs is a very safe and effective way to preserve fresh, homegrown herbs…one that our ancestors knew very well. The …
Biting insects. Mosquitoes. Stinging bees. Anti-bite solution. Spring is here and summer is on it’s way. My family is loving the warmer weather and we are all thrilled to be enjoying more time outdoors. Gardening. Hiking. Camping. We all know that with outside play and warmer weather…comes the signs of biting insects. And insect repellent is a nice thing to have …
No matter if you already have — or dream of one day owning — a few backyard, egg-laying hens… …you can learn how to maintain a healthy flock with the use of herbs! Chickens eat green plants — and lots of them. They also eat all manner of insects — and lots of them. …
