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In this step-by-step how to make elderberry syrup post, I’ll walk you through my favorite recipe for elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup is a delicious and delightful way to boost your family’s immune system and help fight off the common cold and even flu virus! During flu season, if you ask Facebook mom groups, or natural-minded…
Turkey tail mushrooms have been used for centuries as herbal allies. Here are all the health benefits of turkey tail mushrooms. Oftentimes, when people hear about mushrooms, they think about either food or fungi. But did you know that there are types of mushrooms that contain medicinal properties? These medicinal mushrooms, called turkey tail mushrooms,…
Poison ivy, oak and sumac rashes can be painful and dangerous. To avoid them, in this post we’ll talk about how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac. It sounds obvious – everyone knows what poison ivy looks like, right? Unfortunately, no. “Leaves of three, leave them be” is a useful saying, but that only…
Foraging for Shiso (or Perilla, or beefsteak plant, or Japanese Basil) is easy and fun! Shiso, in the mint family, is easy to identify, delicious, and has spread to grow in the wild. It is often used in Japan as seasoning, in salads, for pickling, or wrapped around sashimi. I discovered Shiso in typical homesteading…
Edible weeds can be found right in your own backyard – if you know where to look! I love the idea of edible weeds. They’re things you would pull up anyway from your garden beds, but they don’t have to go to waste. You can either feed them to your chickens and reduce your poultry…