Herbs

Homesteading Herbs articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Getting Greasy: A Beginner’s Guide to Infusing Oils

Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a…

Lyza Hayn Lyza Hayn

Say “Yes” to Oregano

Oregano’s name means “joy of the mountain” derived from two Greek words,…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Chive Talkin’: Facts About Chives

When the colonists arrived on the shores of America, among the kitchen…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Artemisia: Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The genus of Artemisia, consisting of over two hundred mostly aromatic plants…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Catch the Feverfew

Since the time of Plutarch, feverfew has been used in the Western…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Parsley: It’s Actually Good For Something

Don’t despise parsley, that sprig of green that usually sits as a…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Forage for Borage

Borage (Borago officinalis) is commonly recognized as the herb with cucumber-like tasting…

Gay Ingram Gay Ingram

Savvy Salve Making on the Homestead

Healing herbal salves have been a popular remedy for centuries. During the…

Linda Zimnick Linda Zimnick

How to Make Herbal Tinctures

Learn how to make herbal tinctures and liquid medicinals from herbs, berries,…

Linda Zimnick Linda Zimnick

Medicinal Herbs: Kitchen and Field

There's nothing quite like having the right first aid kit handy when…

Lisa Maloney Lisa Maloney

Foraging for Old Field Tea

Years ago, I, like many college students, spent a lot of time…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Preventive Medicine: What You Need to Know

There is a lot of talk today about healthcare in America.  Why…

Dr. Richard Monroe M.D. Dr. Richard Monroe M.D.

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