Calendula (also called pot marigold) flowers are bright yellow and orange, they are easy to grow and they bloom all spring and summer. Calendula is an amazing herb for SKIN. It is easy to dry calendula flowers and they retain their colors beautifully. Just lay the flowers out to dry on any surface, or string…
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal cold remedies. Elder (Sambucus nigra) has been used for centuries and is one of the most well-documented herbal cold remedies. It’s also great for lots of other stuff, but we’ll keep it simple for now. You can give elderberry syrup by the teaspoon (kids love it)…
I will admit that I was a latecomer to the pumpkin pie spice trend. I still have not had a pumpkin spice latte, for instance. I have been starting to come around though. My turning point came after I tried one of our very own blog recipes, pumpkin pie spice roasted mixed nuts. Ever since…
Dandelion is an excellent herb for cleansing the body, especially the liver, kidneys and intestines. Often just seen as a common weed, it’s unbeknown that dandelion has many medicinal properties and has been used by herbalists for centuries to address ailments such as high blood pressure, kidney and liver issues, constipation and acne. Both the…
Why herbal syrups? When you need to reach for a soothing cough syrup or something to heal a sore throat, syrups are ideal. The sugar coats the mucous membranes of the throat and chest, attracting water to it to cool inflammation. The sugar also helps to preserve herbs so that you can have some on…
Strawberries and elderflowers are the quintessential flavor pairing for a refreshing and romantic beverage and a blend I enjoy a lot. I hope you enjoy, too! Ingredients/Materials Directions Add strawberries and dried elderflowers to a quart-size glass jar.Pour apple cider vinegar until it reaches about 3/4 of the jar.Top off with honey.Add parchment paper in…
