wild beauty

I was recently asked about the roses that we grow on our homestead and was glad to spend some time sharing some Rosa…

Roses are a treasured part of our herbal apothecary and we let them grow wild and free on our homestead. Not just an…

To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with…

Ah, Zephyrus! art here, and Flora too! Ye tender bibbers of the rain and dew, Young playmates of the rose and daffodil, Be…

Yarrow is a common wildflower in the Asteraceae family. You’ll find it spread across North America, Europe, and Asia; It has long been…

Pine trees are becoming a wintertime favorite in both our kitchen and home Apothecary. When the snow blankets the land, it buries many…

Keep your lips moist and refreshed with this super easy recipe for Rosemary Mint Cocoa Butter Lip Balm. I’ve tried a lot of…

Have you been looking for a natural remedy for soothing congestion, stuffy noses, and other ailments? A replacement for that petroleum-based salve that…

Sometimes a relaxing mist is just what you need to cool and soothe your skin on a hot day. It is so satisfying…

A lot of people don’t think about roses as a food source but around here, they are an important part of our perennial…