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In the simplest of terms a tincture is a concentrated liquid extract made from herbs. Tincturing herbs is another safe and effective way to preserve fresh, homegrown herbs…one that our ancestors knew very well. It captures the medicinal properties of the plant material and extends their shelf life significantly. The empowerment and sense of satisfaction you …
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the medicinal plants we needed were available to us at all times throughout the year! However, just as we work to preserve the summer harvest of garden fruits and vegetables — because we know the months of winter inevitably come — so should we learn to harvest and preserve medicinal …
Different parts of medicinal plants are used to treat a variety of ailments. Most of us usually only think of harvesting the aerial parts of the plant — leaves, buds, and flowers. And for the beginner, this is a great place to start. It matters not if you are buying, growing-your-own, or finding them in …
I strongly believe our Creator has freely given us — in nature — the means by which to care for our most basic needs. Although in this life we will battle with a variety of ailments, in many cases the Earth produces a remedy. Wildcrafting — What is it? Harvesting plants in the wild, as defined by Philip Fritchey in …
We all know that water is foundational for our good health and survival — nothing can replace it. However, these days it seems like everywhere you look headlines like this appear… Fluoride and infants – Why parents are not being told about fluorosis Most bottled waters are glorified tap water Bottled Water is hazardous to you and our world …and …
I told you a couple of days ago that we were being inundated with cabbage from our CSA…well it continues! And today I made a homemade red cabbage salad — a variation on this recipe — that was too good not to share with you. Red Cabbage Salad ~ A Recipe Ingredients -1 head red …
