Making Oxymels: The Sweet-Tart Medicine
Oxymel... what an odd word. The etymology of the word actually gives…
The Homesteader’s Apothecary
Homesteaders will tout the many health benefits of their lifestyle including fresh…
Mineral-rich Weeds
Picking mineral-rich weeds like dandelion, clover, chickweed, and plantain is a great…
Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing…
How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…
Garden Therapy: Getting in Touch with Your Roots
My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden.…
Homemade Fire Cider to Fight Colds and Flu
Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more…
Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…
Reclaim Your Health with Raw Milk
Raw milk. The term makes many people shudder. Most states don’t allow…
Your Medicinal Garden: Ten Herbs to Plant This Spring
Come spring, the nursery catalogs will be arriving in the mail. All…
