Creating salves and tinctures, as well as, using dried herbs as an overall preventative option for self and livestock.
A natural cough syrup is as simple as this honey lemon thyme syrup recipe. Nothing will sooth your cough and throat better than this quick garden recipe. It is that time of the year when an itchy, sore throat is…
This simple golden milk recipe is made with a few basic ingredients, with turmeric being the primary one. Golden milk latte is ideal to encourage sleep and sore joints, exactly what we need after a long day on the property….
Fire cider vinegar is an immune boosting, inflammation reducing, respiratory soothing tonic. This easy fire cider recipe contains basic garden ingredients. Feel free to modify this recipe with other immune boosting herbs and spices. I was introduced to fire cider…
Homemade brewer’s yeast cubes are a natural flea treatment for dogs and cats. When using brewer’s yeast for fleas, along with a few other natural items, the fleas are repelled by the scent and unpleasant taste. As with any natural…
Prevent coccidiosis naturally in chick brooders without the use of medicated chick feed. Raising chicks holistically is achievable. Begin by naturally boosting the immune system and establishing good livestock husbandry. Coccidiosis is a nasty, deadly disease and one that many…
Learn how to use dandelion flowers, the greens and root for food, beverages, and as a holistic remedy for ailments. The uses and benefits for the dandelion plant are great in so many ways. Learn how to cook with the…
Homesteading with herbs and essential oils has become the new norm for many families and our homestead is no exception to this. We’re firm believers that if you are homesteading then your medicine cabinet should consist primarily of beneficial medicinal plants, herbs and contain…