Handcrafted gifts can be a fun way to show your love to family and friends - and you can use a few cheats to make it simple and easy. Cedar and Rosemary Soap has a deep woodsy scent, that works for both men and women. If you dislike floral, this is the one for you.… Continue reading Holiday Gift Making: Cedar and Rosemary Soap
Category: Herbalism
Building A Home Apothecary
Many homesteaders are drawn to natural methods and for many, being able to make natural first aid, herbal remedies and more is a big part of their self-sufficient life. Building a well-stocked apothecary is a first step, so that you can easily create what you need. Dried herbs? Oils? Jars and tins? Essential oils? All… Continue reading Building A Home Apothecary
Becoming An Herbalist Mini Course
Herbal Academy has opened up registration for a fabulous new course - a new mini course - that is free! The new Becoming An Herbalist Mini Course: Have you ever wondered about herbalism classes? This new mini course is open for registration from today (July 19th) till August 5th, and will start on August 6th… Continue reading Becoming An Herbalist Mini Course
Handcrafted Hemp Seed Butter
Hulled hemp seeds are one of the few seed options our youngest can eat freely, with no allergy fears, such as with sunflower seeds. However, finding hemp seed butter in stores isn't easy. Hemp seeds, hemp oil and hemp milk are becoming more consumer friendly, but the butter isn't to where say almond is. You might… Continue reading Handcrafted Hemp Seed Butter
Dehydrating Rosehips
In modern times one might question the wisdom of dehydrating rose hips. It is easy to forget that they are truly a food, one rich in Vitamin C and also tastes great. Snappy, tart and simply wild. They make a lovely herbal tea in winter once dried, and can be soaked fresh in handmade syrups… Continue reading Dehydrating Rosehips