by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 2, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
I absolutely love drinking vinegars! They are a fun and healthy way of exploring fruit and herbal combinations, while preserving some seasonal crops at the same time. We recently had a lovely trip to The Blueberry Place in Midland, Ontario. A certified organic...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 4, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
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,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 4, 2021 | Garden, Herbalism, Homesteading, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
With superfoods all the rage and many folks opting for exotic imports, I want to draw your attention to a local nutritional powerhouse. With such an abundant array of our own native superfoods, there is no need to add to intense demand and bring in your acai and gogi...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 5, 2021 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
In this very moment I am feeling truly blessed. I am working in my new favourite spot which is my covered deck, gazing out onto my garden. This truly idyllic scenario is made even better with the refreshing and delightful addition of a cool glass of rose petal...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 30, 2021 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
If there was a way to capture the spirit and nutrition of spring in a bowl, I have found it tonight. We just finished dinner and the meal was so delicious, comforting and divine that I just had to get it posted. If you have been following me for a while, you know I...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 24, 2019 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
For the first time in my life I actually have roses! We just put them in this year so they aren’t producing a ton, but in a few years I will have all the rose petals and rosehips I could ever need. This year I had just enough rose petals to make a small batch of...
