It’s nice to have an arsenal of unique and refreshing beverage recipes – plain old lemonade and iced tea are delicious, of course, but it’s so much more fun to spend all summer drinking a wider variety of ice-cold herbal … Continued
Sage is a common culinary and medicinal herb, but the word “sage” actually applies to a whole family of plants. There are some sage plants that you can eat. Others are more ornamental. The Latin name for the sage family … Continued
Cool as a cucumber – there’s just something about that flavor that is so refreshing. This cocktail pairs lime and basil flavors as well to create a combo that is just perfect for hot summer days. You can leave the … Continued
Elderflower recipes are a springtime favorite – there’s only a short window of time each year when the trees are in bloom. Elderflower champagne is a very popular herbal recipe that uses fresh elderflowers. That’s why it’s such a treat … Continued
Enjoying the great outdoors is so much fun, but being eaten alive by mosquitoes and other insects definitely isn’t! Unfortunately, many of the options for repelling them are incredibly toxic and smell really unpleasant. What’s great is that you can … Continued
Mouthwash is the bomb! It’s so refreshing – but since commercial mouthwashes can be irritating, I prefer to use an herbal mouthwash with no alcohol. I love using a green tea water extract / infusion as mouthwash. You can add … Continued
CBD is well known for its therapeutic properties. Also referred to as cannabidiol, CBD is used for a whole host of issues, including chronic pain, mood regulation, sleep aid, nausea, and muscle spasms or even seizures. While CBD oil can … Continued
I’ve always loved looking to plants for nutrition, medicine, beauty, and the host of other benefits they offer. It’s incredibly empowering to be able to create your own medicines, personal care supplies, and household items using plants. There are a … Continued
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time where you realize just how important it is to care for yourself. Applying self-care techniques can improve your overall mental health and help you if you have a mild case of anxiety … Continued
When two different products are derived from seemingly the same plant, it is only natural to get confused whether they are the same product or not. However, hemp seed oil and CBD oil are not one and the same, in … Continued