by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 20, 2017 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Recipes
School has started and so have the sniffles. Without fail Monkey got a cold/runny nose during the first week of school. While we love elderberry syrup, what is a crunchy mama to do during the school hours? I can’t very well send a jar and spoon with him...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 31, 2017 | Canning & Preserving, Homesteading, Recipes
I’ve really been branching out in my canning over the last few years and these bread and butter pickles are one of my branches. I didn’t grow up in a pickle family – meaning that it wasn’t really something we served or had as a side dish. It...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 16, 2017 | Homesteading, Recipes
Last summer I discovered fried green tomatoes and what a glorious discovery it was! It came out of necessity as I had over a hundred green tomatoes and an impending frost. Thankfully I also discovered a great relish recipe and a chili recipe – all that used...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 19, 2017 | Detoxification, DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Green Living, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’m so excited to revamp this post for you folks since I have a brand new deodorant recipe that I am IN LOVE with. Making your own natural deodorant has the benefits of being frugal and practical. You are able to control the ingredients you use and therefore...
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...
