by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 28, 2017 | Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
My three little tiny stinging nettle plants from Richters that I planted last year have turned into a full fledged sting nettle patch. Having over 3 litires of stinging nettle tincture in stock, I certainly don’t need more of this amazing medicinal herb for my...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 10, 2017 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
Dandelion flowers are one of my favourite herbs for forage for. It’s a true sign of spring and their uses are vast. Last year Monkey Man and I made dandelion cookies and they were simply delicious. The year before we baked dandelion bread and it was also a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 9, 2016 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
Remember back in the early days of June when I told you to harvest spruce tips? Well today’s recipe is my number one reason why you need spruce tip love in your life! We are very blessed to have a wild field behind our property and that is where Monkey Man and I...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 12, 2016 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
I’ve been making my own bone broth now for almost a year – ever since I left my vegetarian ways – and I must say it’s incredibly satisfying. Knowing that I can make some so nutritious for my family and in my slow cooker no less! As a herbalist...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 29, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
Well folks there is no doubt about it; summer is here and with it comes hot humid weather. There is nothing more refreshing than a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day. So I thought I’d share my lavender lemonade recipe with you. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/4 cup of...
