Growing my own herbs for natural remedies has been a transformative journey for me, one that I stumbled upon pretty unexpectedly. It all began a few years ago when I was dealing with persistent headaches and occasional digestive discomfort. I had tried over-the-counter medications, but they only provided temporary relief, and I was searching for…  READ MORE 

In March, most of us are just beginning to think about starting seeds after scouring seed catalogues for months and eagerly awaiting exactly this moment. Depending on where you live, it might be time to start seeds, or time to plant them directly in the ground.  READ MORE 

As a more “earthy” gardener who digs with her hands and often goes barefoot in the garden, I have to admit that until now, I’ve always gone the do-it-yourself route for starting seeds indoors. In the beginning, I would always buy grown seedlings from the incredible farmers co-op down the road from me, but once I started growing my own, they were always planted in everything from eggshells to egg cartons, to BPA-free plastic bottle bottoms.   READ MORE 

"Don't ever let a recipe tell you how much garlic to put in. You measure that with your heart." If you've ever seen this saying and completely understood what it meant, then you're in the right place.  READ MORE 

Chamomile tea is a popular bedtime beverage with a reputation for being a natural sleep aid. Chamomile even makes a cameo appearance in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit’s mother gives him a soothing cup of chamomile tea when he comes home after a close call in Mr. McGregor’s garden. There are primarily two species…  READ MORE 

With temperatures on the rise and the sweet scent of spring in the air, it's time to embrace the outdoors with open arms. Feast your eyes on the 2024 Spring Garden Planning Calendar Kit, a delightful offering for all garden enthusiasts. Within, you'll find four printable calendar pages for March, April, May, and June, ready…  READ MORE 

Dive into the healing wonders of your backyard with the Master Gardener's Book of Home-Grown Home Remedies—a special edition gardening guide featuring 57 incredible plants that could become your very own medicine cabinet. Picture your garden as a treasure trove of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, each holding the key to countless health benefits. Discover…  READ MORE 

When I read Sheila Allen's article, "The Woman in Black" it felt like a perfect fit for our issue on home remedies. In her story, we experience what it's like to be a child in the 1950s coming across a woman who creates her own salves and tinctures from her garden. Thankfully, it wasn't the…  READ MORE