Herbalism
Stinging Nettle Pesto
It is spring nettle season here in southern Ontario and I am taking FULL advantage. If you haven’t checked out my Stinging Nettle, Wild Leek and Potato Soup recipe I highly recommend you do, as it is quite delicious. Learning what wild foods are safe, healthy,... read moreSelf Sufficiency
Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe
Tis the season for boat loads of garlic scapes. I absolutely love this amazing little bonus crop you get when you plant hardneck garlic. To be honest, one of the reasons why we plant so much garlic, is to take advantage of all of the scapes. If you are not familiar... read more
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Holistic Health
Never Can Salsa Again! ~ Fermented Tomato Salsa
I seriously may never can salsa again! For those who have been following me for a while, you know that fermentation is one of my favourite ways to preserve food. As a clinical herbalist I can tell you that most humans suffer from compromised gut health and that it... read moreRecent Posts
Homemade DIY Garlic Powder
We love growing garlic. It’s a staple crop on our homestead and staple food in our home. I’m the kind of person that if a recipe calls for a single clove of garlic I laugh really really hard and then triple it. Seriously, what recipe only needs one clove... read more
10 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food
As I sit here and type this we are in the middle of a severe weather “event” here in southern Ontario. Nasty business like ice pellets and rain, tons of snow and high winds; news stations are saying it’s the worst storm we’ve had in over ten... read more
DIY Reusable Food Wrap – How to Make Beeswrap
My life as a homesteader and herbalist was born from a deep love for our planet. This love extends beyond making medicines and growing food, as we strive to live as clean, green and self sufficient life as possible. While it likely isn’t possible to live a... read more
Nourishing Herbal Face Oil – a DIY Recipe
Many moons ago I worked for an aromatherapy and tea shop in Victoria B.C. This wonderful little store also had a holistic and natural spa in the basement and sold the products that were used in this spa. It was while working there that I became hooked on using a... read more
How to Sprout: Seeds, Beans & Grains
Lots of jars filled with lovely sprouts is a sure sign it’s winter round these parts. We don’t have cold frames set up (yet) and we don’t have a greenhouse, so one of our favourite ways to get nutrients and greens into our diets is by sprouting.... read more
A New Year and A New Homestead
Moving over the winter holidays is not something I would recommend for anyone (seriously, just don’t do it). But now that the hustle, bustle and chaos of the holidays and the move are behind us, moments of reflection and dreams of the future are starting to seep... read more
Herbal Liquid Hand Soap – A DIY Recipe
I get a lot of compliments on my hand soap, so I thought it was high time that I share my recipe with you folks. This liquid hand soap recipes works great, has lots of customization options and is very simple to make. Not only will you feel confident that you are... read more
Staying Healthy During Stressful Times – Herbal & Natural Tips and Tricks
We’ve all been in a place when life suddenly turns into chaos and the stress is palpable. Perhaps it’s a wedding, a new baby, a new job, a death in the family or a move; regardless of the source of stress, our body feels it’s impact greatly. Staying... read more
Renting Your Homestead – The Good & The Bad
Living out your homestead dream may seem impossible or far fetched. It’s easy to want this lifestyle so bad and to get discouraged when you think you can’t have it… now or ever. For some, renting your homestead may seem like a failure or something... read more
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet potatoes are one of my favourite storage crops. Despite their name they are actually low on the glycemic index and quite versatile. I’ve used them to make anything from a roasted root vegetable dish to chocolate chip cookies. Their amazing ability to store... read more
How to Make a Herbal Salve
This post is LONG overdue and for that I apologize; but it’s finally here! Today I am going to guide you through making your very own herbal salves. This is probably my most popular workshop and if you are local to me check out my events calendar to see when... read more