by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 7, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes
Garlic scape season has arrived here in Ontario and I am so stoked. I’m too old to say stoked aren’t I? Excited?? That’s better… I’m so excited! I’ve purchased garlic scapes from farmers’ markets in the past but I’ve...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 5, 2016 | Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I’m a big believer in homemade and doing things yourself. Whether it’s kombucha, sourdough or herbal remedies, if I can make it myself, then I do. I’m also very frugal by nature so if making it myself saves me money then I’m twice as happy!...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 29, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
Well folks there is no doubt about it; summer is here and with it comes hot humid weather. There is nothing more refreshing than a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day. So I thought I’d share my lavender lemonade recipe with you. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/4 cup of...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 1, 2016 | Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
My son and I had a wonderful day foraging for spruce tips on the small trail behind our property. It was the perfect day, no humidity but still warm and a beautiful breeze. It’s truly a blessing to learn about the wild foods that grow around us and discover ways...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 30, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
My parents have lilac trees that line the edge of the driveway, the opposite side to where the front door was. I used to purposely walk by them when I got home from school because I loved the smell so much. My mom, also a fan of the smell, always had fresh cut ones in...
by Spiraea Herbs | Feb 11, 2016 | Basics, Canning & Preserving, Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
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