by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 1, 2016 | Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
My son and I had a wonderful day foraging for spruce tips on the small trail behind our property. It was the perfect day, no humidity but still warm and a beautiful breeze. It’s truly a blessing to learn about the wild foods that grow around us and discover ways...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 30, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
My parents have lilac trees that line the edge of the driveway, the opposite side to where the front door was. I used to purposely walk by them when I got home from school because I loved the smell so much. My mom, also a fan of the smell, always had fresh cut ones in...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 5, 2016 | Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
The dandelions are in flower here in southern Ontario and we couldn’t be more excited! Not only for making medicine (infused oils and tinctures), but for baking and cooking too. Today Monkey Man and I took to the backyard to pick some flowers to make dandelion...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 5, 2015 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
Baking with wild foods is an exciting new adventure for me, so when I saw the first dandelions popping up I couldn’t resist trying my hand at dandelion bread. We all have access to an over abundance of dandelions, but you can’t always be certain they...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 18, 2014 | DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Green Living, Herbalism, Homesteading, Wild Food Recipes
The holiday season is a great way to introduce herbs to your family and friends. Here is my top 5 picks for herbal holidays gifts. 1. Herbal Holiday Decorations Simple, cost effective and oh so pretty. These can be made with anything from calendula or lavender...
