by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 19, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’ve been canning for a few years. I love the idea of being able to enjoy Ontario grown food in the middle of the winter. There is nothing quite like Ontario peaches in the middle of a long, dark and cold winter. Now this does go without saying; if you are not from...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 5, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
Elderberry Juice/Decoction I got a text message from my husband saying he was getting sick. We all know that feeling; the scratch in your throat, the slight cough that is getting worse with each passing hour, a headache that just won’t quit. My husband is a supply...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 1, 2014 | Garden, Herbalism, Homesteading
The minute I learned of the existence of herb spirals I wanted one, but the task always seemed so daunting to undertake. This year instead of dreaming about it, we actually decided to do it! It has been a little challenging, mostly trying to find the time to do it,...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 14, 2013 | Freezer Meals, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’ve never been a real foodie. Don’t get me wrong, I love a really good meal and I do feel a sense of accomplishment when a recipe works out, I’m just not super passionate about food. Not like I am about herbs. Going gluten and dairy free has presented me with a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 21, 2010 | DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Photos, Pregnancy and Babies
Today I finished making my very first batch of Mum & Babe Herbal Sitz Bath. Next weekend they are being delivered to my friend who runs a midwifery clinic in Orangeville. I’m super excited! Here are some photos of the whole process. Enjoy, Correne Getting...