by Spiraea Herbs | May 18, 2017 | Crafting & Crocheting, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading
One of the things I love most about the homesteading lifestyle are the opportunities for learning for my son (and for me and my husband too truth be told). Even though we went against the homesteading trend and decided to try public school for Monkey Man, we still do...
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 | May 3, 2017 | Crafting & Crocheting, Homesteading
I absolutely love cooking with cast iron. Now that I know the health benefits (as well as the detrimental health effects of non-stick) I will NEVER go back. There are a few drawbacks to cast iron including regular seasoning, weight (those suckers are heavy) and a very...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 26, 2017 | Chickens, Homesteading
Regardless of the size of your flock there is a sure bet that you will encounter a broody hen at least once in your chicken raising career. So now we must ask ourselves, what does “broody” mean and is this a problem for you and your flock? As with most...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 19, 2017 | Digestive Health, Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
Gut health is a big deal these days and for good reason. As a natural health practitioner and herbalist I know that one of the key factors to obtaining overall wellness is a healthy and well functioning digestive system. Simply speaking, if your digestion (this...
