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Articles from Dawn Combs

About Dawn Combs

Dawn is a wife, mother, farmer, author, ethnobotanist, professional speaker and educator. She has over 20 years of ethnobotanical experience, is a certified herbalist and has a B.A. in Botany and Humanities/Classics. Dawn is co-owner of Mockingbird Meadows, the home farm for her educational web channel Heal Local. She is the author of Conceiving Healthy Babies, An Herbal Guide to Support Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation (New Society Publishers, 2014) and Heal Local, 20 Essential Herbs for Do-it-Yourself Home Healthcare (New Society Publishers, 2015).

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Night Blooming Flowers to Grow in Your Moon Garden

This list of night blooming flowers will help you create a beautiful and fragrant moon garden! Some of the most exotic scented flowers are night bloomers!

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Learn About Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

You’ll find evening primrose oil can benefit us in variety of ways. It has been known to help with menopausal hot flashes, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic fatigue, and MS.

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How to Make A Garden-Fresh DIY Potpourri Blend

This DIY potpourri recipe is a great example of what can be made fresh from your own garden. In this recipe I use what I am growing, so take my idea, taylor it to what you’re growing, and make up your own blends!

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Herbal and Fruit Liqueur Recipes to Make at Home

I recently wrote about homemade herbal and fruit liqueurs. Many of you requested specific liqueur recipes, so here are a few of the liqueurs I’m making with this year’s harvest.

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How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms In Your Garden

Learn how to coexist with the tomato hornworm because it transforms into the hummingbird moth, a very beneficial pollinator who is much more than a garden pest!

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Herbal Liqueurs You Can Enjoy at Home

Herbal Liqueurs in cocktails, enjoyed responsibly, can actually be a health boost. Benedictine liqueur and anise liqueur are most common, but there are many other options to try and enjoy!

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Herbs and Remedies to Use for Natural Eye Care

When asked about eye health, or natural eye care remedies. I’m happy to share with folks that the best solutions are almost always simple, and should be eaten or applied fresh.