by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 4, 2018 | DIY Projects, Green Living, Homesteading, Natural Health
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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Feb 7, 2018 | Basics, Homesteading, Recipes
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....
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 16, 2018 | Basics, Homesteading, Managing Your 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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 13, 2017 | DIY Projects, Green Living, Homesteading, Natural Health
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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 25, 2017 | Basics, Homesteading, Managing Your Homestead
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...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 18, 2017 | Homesteading, Recipes
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...
