Gardening – Herbs & Medicinals

Being prepared means being ready for anything – and that includes medical problems. Without access to the modern healthcare system, in a crisis your...

Growing herbs in a container is easy and makes sense all year round. Fresh herbs growing in the kitchen give you easy and quick access to what you...

If you’ve ever forgotten where you put your keys… walked into a room and couldn’t remember why… or felt like your mind just isn’t as quick as it...

As the frosts and freezes of late Autumn approach, it’s time to think about what you can save and salvage from your yards and gardens that have...

Native Americans spent thousands of years farming, gathering, and hunting for their food across this continent. Today, we'll take a look at some...

Weeds are often seen as a nuisance because they can reduce crop yields, damage landscapes, and be difficult to control. You may uproot them with...

Calendula seems like a mouthful, but most of you have probably admired this colorful, flowering plant for years without knowing its name or perhaps...

As spring approaches and infuses the earth with new life, now is the time to create your very own healing garden with a variety of medicinal herbs....

While traditional medicine is effective, one can not ignore the side effects associated with taking man-made medicine. It is a lot safer to use...

The Great Depression made things really tough in the US from 1929 to 1941. Around 25% of people didn't have enough food to eat, and they were very...

Dandelion is a very common plant that lives in temperate North America and practically all around the world. Almost everyone knows dandelions. The...

“Why are these weeds growing in my garden?” Well, you’ll be surprised to find out that they are growing in your garden for a reason. North America...

Rosemary is a prized herb recognized for its culinary value. It infuses a distinct aroma to enhance the way food tastes. A sprig of rosemary...

I've been searching for a good seed kit for quite a while now because I’ve always wanted to start my own medicinal garden in my backyard. I’m not...

As the sun starts shining, many homesteaders are getting ready to plant their gardens. To make the most out of this season, consider planting some...

We’ve all heard the saying, “Let food be thy medicine,” by Hippocrates, a Greek physician known as, ‘The Father of Medicine.’ He believed food had...

Plants have been our allies in the culinary and medicinal realms for ages. We have relied on their bitters and astringency to tempt our taste buds...

Antibiotics such as doxycycline are important drugs designed to successfully treat infections caused by bacteria and certain parasites. Their...

For a very long time I’ve been looking for a seed kit to start a small medicinal garden in my backyard. I’m no spring chicken anymore and as health...

Growing your own herbs is a fun and easy way to ensure you have everything you need to add an extra hit of flavor to your dishes. Every cook knows...

Many plants grown throughout the world have been known to heal and boost mental and physical well-being. Today, like centuries before, they are...