Herbalism
Flower Essences for Emotional Eating
Navigating this human life can be challenging. It pulls at our hearts, tests our patience and tires our soul at times. For many of us, food becomes a place of comfort and reassurance when life becomes difficult and stressful. And while I would like to believe I eat... read moreSelf Sufficiency
I am the Seed
Let me tell you a story… Over the last two evenings I have begun the process of planting many of our seeds for the vegetable garden. Following the cycles of the moon, this is the perfect time to start your plants that will bear crops above ground, such as... read more
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Holistic Health
We Are More Than Our Physical Bodies ~ Delving Into the Four Bodies
One of the biggest lies that we have ever been told, as humans, is that “time heals all wounds.” We are going to take this concept and just toss it out the window. It’s a huge disservice to those of us who are working to heal and peel back the layers... read moreRecent Posts
How and Why To Wild Harvest Herbs
I must admit that wild harvesting/crafting my own herbs is one the best parts of my job. Thankfully I don’t have a lot of unpleasant tasks as a herbalist, but spending time in nature and harvesting my own medicine from the land is definitely one of my favourite... read more
Mullein Leaves/Flowers – Verbascum thapsus (a herbal materia medica)
This one is for my friend Amelia over at Needles and Bows. She’s got a ton of this growing in her yard and thankfully she messaged me before she yanked it all up. Let’s talk about the wonderful medicine that mullein has to offer. If you are new to herbal... read more
Why We Water Our Garden By Hand
While a sprinkler, soaker hoses or even watering with a garden hose may seem more convenient, there are just far too many benefits to watering your garden by hand. We have three rain barrels on the property and we water all of our gardens by hand using watering cans.... read moreThe Gardens in June (Video Tour Included)
I just couldn’t resist doing another tour post. The garden is really filling it and the change from two weeks ago is just amazing. For anyone who is attempting to grow large amounts of food, the documentation process is vital. Each season we learn something new... read more
What is Bee Pollen & 10 Reasons Why You Should Use It
What is Bee Pollen? Falling into the category of “superfoods” bee pollen is the food of a young bees. From everything I’ve read collecting pollen is hard work! If you are interested in the exact mechanisms of how pollen is collected this website has... read more
Our Lasagna Garden: A No-till Gardening Method
I’ve been mentioning our garden method in passing for a while now and I thought it was high time that I actually wrote about it! I love the way people’s eye’s light up when I mention that it doesn’t involve tilling the soil. It’s like... read more
How I Do It All
The long and short of it is…. I don’t. Not even close. I just wandered back inside after a good long cry in front of my medicinal herb garden. I surveyed the damage the rabbits have done and it’s harsh. Some plants are beyond recovery like my... read more
DIY Liquid Deodorant Recipe – Roll-On or Spray
The hot weather is starting to arrive and with that come more sweating than usual. I love my usual deodorant recipe, but I find it can get a bit irritating for my skin during the summer months, especially if I need to reapply. I decided to try my hand at a liquid... read more
May Garden Update – What’s Working & Lessons Learned
It’s time for a garden update folks! Things are humming along here at Snail Trails Homestead and I wanted to share what’s going on in our little patch of green. Also thought I’d share our struggles and what’s been working for us. So here we go!... read more
Why You Should Harvest Spruce Tips + Some Recipes
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... read more
Homemade Lilac Syrup + Adult Beverage Recipe
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... read more