Nothing says “winter” more than a good chai tea. And there’s nothing better than making your own chai tea mix. There are so many different recipes for chai tea floating…
The Homesteader's Herbal Companion
How to Make Herbal Lotion Bars
I had never heard of lotion bars when I first started researching for herbal products that help with dry skin. But when I finally did discover them, I was hooked….
Homemade Anti-Parasitic Tincture for Livestock
Parasites and worms on your farm and homestead are one of the top leading causes of livestock death. But thankfully we can make a homemade anti-parasitic tincture for our livestock…
Growing and Drying Your Own Herbs (with video)
As a new gardener, I often found the task of growing prize winning tomatoes and succulent melons very daunting. Can I say succulent melons here? Get your head out of…
Preparing for Emergencies on the Homestead
We don’t like to think about emergencies on the homestead, but they can arise at any moment. Last year we had a slight health scare, and it caused me to…
How to Make Plantain Leaf Herbal Soap
I’m not a soapmaker. Let’s just start with that. However, I love homemade soap, and I have some amazing friends who are awesome soapmakers. One of my favorites is Plantain Herbal…