by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 6, 2016 | Cold and Flu, Emotional Health, Natural Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder
It was bound to happen; especially considering the pace I’ve been trying to keep up with all summer long. I’ve hit a wall. A big one made of bricks, mortar and stone that threw me flat on my butt. In full disclosure it didn’t exactly come out...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 4, 2016 | Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
One of my homesteading goals for this growing season was to experiment with lacto-fermentation recipes in the kitchen. After discovering Nourishing Traditions, my viewpoint on food has drastically changed and this has trickled down to the food decisions we make....
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 22, 2016 | Canning & Preserving, Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health
Right now the garden is just bursting with produce! One of the crops that is producing buckets full almost daily are our cherry tomatoes. And while we absolutely love them, the plants are producing more than we can eat in a day. As a matter of interest, if you have...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 19, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica, Natural Health, Photos
This weekend I injured myself quite badly and it has prompted me to give this old post a new face lift! Injuries are a common everyday occurrence; from scraped knees to burns. The common prescription for these types of injuries is usually washing it with soap and...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 8, 2016 | Fermented Foods, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
I know they say in the blogging world that you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel; meaning don’t write about stuff that has already been written about. Well I have two thoughts about that: First, it’s almost impossible to come up with completely novel...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 6, 2016 | Emotional Health, Natural Health
My little boy who I held in my arms as a baby a short three (almost four) years ago is going to school today for the first time. The dichotomy of feelings is overwhelming as I swell with pride and joy at his bravery while my heart breaks as I realize he’s about...
