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Tried and True Poison Ivy Solutions That Work

Learn how to get rid of poison ivy naturally. To find the best solution, I rubbed it on my legs and improved upon what I knew to build a product that worked.

Morel Mushroom Hunting and Morel Look Alikes

Morel mushroom hunting is a storied and cherished pastime. If you know where to hunt and what to look for you’ll be deliciously rewarded!

Health Benefits of the Huckleberry (Bilberry) Fruit

Huckleberry (aka Bilberry) is part of the blueberry family. It is a shrubby perennial that grows in most temperate areas. It is high in iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, thiamine, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and zinc!

Transplanting Asparagus and Using the Roots for Health

Enjoy this article on growing asparagus, transplanting asparagus, and healthy uses for asparagus roots. All you need to know to establish an asparagus bed.

Edible and Medicinal Seeds? 10 Seeds You Can and Should Eat

Seeds, Seeds. Edible Seeds. Medicinal Seeds. Right now it’s all about seeds at our house. Every year we order more than actually gets planted in the ground. Sometimes that means…

How to Make a Butterfly Garden to Attract Monarchs

Learn how to make a DIY butterfly garden to attract monarch butterflies. You can grow certain plants and do other things to make it hospitable for monarchs.

How to Treat Asthma Naturally at Home With Herbs

Treating asthma naturally should consist of two strategies: one for the acute symptoms and one addressing any lacks in the immune system. These 7 herbal remedies for asthma do both.

Bearded Iris: Beautiful and Useful as Homemade Incense

This homemade incense is made with orris root from the bearded iris. It smells similar to violets and is a common ingredient in cosmetics. Make it and burn it when you crave the smells of Spring!

Beets Are Delicious and Are Great for Our Health

Are beets good for you? Yes! Beets Benefits include being anti-inflammatory and immune boosting. They are also good for eye health and even disease prevention!

Three Simple Herbs to Grow for Beginning Gardeners

Growing parsley and getting started with these other easy herbs to grow is simpler than you think and will give you confidence to expand your herb garden each and every year.

Three Delicious Herbal Tea Blends for Better Sleep

You can use herbal tea for better sleep, you just need to know what kind to use! Enjoy these 3 recipes for tea blends that help deliver better, more restful sleep.

Reasons You Should Be Eating Your Orange Peels

Herbal catalogs sell dried orange peel because eating orange peel is good for us! Orange peel benefits are numerous, so read about them here and stop throwing them out and start eating them.

Sunchokes Regulate Blood Sugar: Enjoy This Recipe!

Are Jerusalem Artichokes inulin rich? Yes! The sunchoke–native to the midwest–is an inulin rich food that helps regulate blood sugar. Make this delicious sunchoke recipe and enjoy!

Uses for Vanilla: And Vanilla Essential Oil vs Extract

Vanilla essential oil vs vanilla extract, and several little known uses for vanilla. Did you know it has been considered an aphrodisiac, is useful in treating nausea, has anti-inflammatory properties, and more?

The Croup Virus and How to Treat it Naturally

The croup virus has hit a lot of homes lately, and we learned that natural ways to treat croup in infants isn’t an exact science. Here are a few natural suggestions that help a mild case of croup runs its course.

7 Nutritious & Medicinal Herbs You Need To Know

This list of herbs gives you a powerful set of plants to keep on hand for their high nutritional and medicinal values. I keep these seven herbs in my pantry at all times and would love for you to use and enjoy them too!

Natural Homemade Bubble Bath Playdough Recipe

This bubble bath playdough is a fun way for kids to play in the tub. And, because it’s a play dough soap recipe, they get clean while they’re having fun!

Surprising Ways to Help Winter Birds

We love our winter birds. One of my favorite sights is when the cardinals come in to hit our feeder against the white backdrop of snow. Did you know you can also furnish a heated bird bath?