Gardening · Herbalism · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

The Value Of White Sage Plants

White Sage (Salvia apiana) is a sacred plant native to Southern California and the northern part of Baja, Mexico. It craves an arid existence. Seeing it wild is pretty amazing, and well worth traveling to see it (no touching though, do not harvest wild). I always try to grow at least one White Sage in… Continue reading The Value Of White Sage Plants

Gardening · Herbalism · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

My Favorite Herbs For Grow Zone 8b

On our homestead, we are herb-friendly. In a legal state, that sounds like pro-cannabis, but what I mean is we grow many herb plants. Both medicinal and culinary, nearly all herbs are pollinator-friendly as well. Grow zone 8b allows us to grow both annual (yearly) and perennial (comes back yearly) easily. There aren't many varieties… Continue reading My Favorite Herbs For Grow Zone 8b

DIY · Essential Oils

Apple Orchard Diffuser Blend

A warming essential oil diffuser blend, perfect for as we slide deeper into Fall. Plug in your diffuser, add in the oils and let the aroma surround you. Drift off into the thoughts you are outside on a crisp afternoon, getting pumpkins - and apples - out in the country. Apple Orchard Diffuser Blend Essential… Continue reading Apple Orchard Diffuser Blend

DIY · Essential Oils

Chai Diffuser Blend

A warming essential oil diffuser blend, perfect for as we slide deeper into Fall. Plug in your diffuser, add in the oils and let the aroma surround you. Chai Diffuser Blend Essential oils: 1 drops Fresh Ginger/Ginger essential oil 3 drops Cinnamon Leaf essential oil 3 drops Clove Bud essential oil 5 drops Cardamom essential oil Directions: Following your… Continue reading Chai Diffuser Blend

Gardening · Herbalism · Preserving

The Fleeting Season of Medicinal Flowers

The past few weeks every time I was in the gardens - or out on walks in the woods, if I saw flowers popped up, I was picking them. This is a yearly thing for me, in late summer as we approach fall. I played it right, and got a lot picked before the rains… Continue reading The Fleeting Season of Medicinal Flowers