How to Harvest Chamomile and Dry it for Tea
Many of us probably know chamomile best as a delicious, relaxing nighttime tea. A cup of this herbal brew with just a touch of honey is the perfect way to …
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Planting Apple Trees in the Ground
Apples need lots of sunshine in order to thrive; six to eight hours a day. They also need well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. You want your …
Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
When it comes to companion planting onions, there are some plants that welcome onions into the neighborhood: …
10 Tips for Harvesting Herbs to Eat
I love harvesting herbs. I love the aromas that slowly drift through the air as I pinch off a sprig of sweet basil or earthy sage. And nothing fills the …
Chamomile Rice Pudding with Tea-Infused Golden Raisins
Whenever I’m looking for a different kind of dessert, I tend to go back to traditional recipes just to see what kind of unique twist I can make. Most traditional …
Strawberries with Chamomile-Infused Cream
Peak-season strawberries are just something you don’t want to miss out on. Not only are these fruits bright and juicy, but they’re also quite versatile as an ingredient. You can …
Dairy-free Chamomile Latte
When my daughters were young, a simple glass of warm milk could help put them to sleep. But now that they’ve grown into wonderful young women, offering them a glass …
Chamomile Tea Using Fresh Chamomile
OK, so this is not a complicated “recipe” per se, but there are a couple of things you need to know to make the perfect cuppa.
Whenever chamomile is mentioned, tea …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Chamomile
Growing chamomile means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, to prepare your chamomile for tea and other uses! …
What Else Can You Do with Chamomile?
Besides brewing the conventional chamomile tea, you can make soap, shampoo, compresses for reducing inflammation, and potpourri from the dried flowers of your chamomile plants. If you harvest German chamomile …
