by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 12, 2016 | Basics, Homesteading
The winter months bring out the dreamer in me and this winter I’m deep in dream mode. Dreaming about gardens, backyard chickens, fencing and garden boxes, beekeeping and becoming more self sufficient. These are lovely dreams that fill my heart with happiness and...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 2, 2016 | Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health
Happy New Year folks! I hope you all had a great holiday season and a fun new years eve. If you’re like me you spent it doing exactly what you love; watching Star Wars (Empire Strikes Back) with my hubby and crocheting! While I’m not big into resolutions...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 3, 2015 | Basics, Homesteading
I have been vegetarian for 15 years now. I honestly don’t even remember the last time I ate meat… on purpose. I did live in South Korea for over a year and was informed (often after the fact) that I had in fact consumed meat. Vegetarianism isn’t...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 28, 2015 | Basics, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Spirituality
As many of you know, my focus in life has changed a little over the last three years. I was just discussing my schooling with my mother in law and it dawned on me that I started school seven years ago! What? How did that happen!? I am always baffled by the passage of...