Homesteading Herbs articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.
Perennials offer great value in the flower or shade garden. These plants come back year after year with really minimal…
If you are looking for another income opportunity for your homestead, consider making money selling specialty herbs and cut flowers. …
Herbs are easy to grow as most of them are generally undemanding, requiring just enough light and adequate soil to…
Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a constructive and joyful activity that adds a bit…
Oregano’s name means “joy of the mountain” derived from two Greek words, oros (mountain) and ganos (joy), because of the…
Salvia officinalis—from the Latin word "salvere"—the name means "to save" and refers to its alleged curing properties. Ancient Egyptians promoted…
Sure, we've got growing tips for dill but first, a little history... It is such a familiarity in our gardens,…
When the colonists arrived on the shores of America, among the kitchen and medicinal herbs that crossed the ocean with…
The genus of Artemisia, consisting of over two hundred mostly aromatic plants was named in honor of the sister and…
Since the time of Plutarch, feverfew has been used in the Western world as a medicinal herb. One source states…