Fermented Garlic Honey
‘Tis the season to make fermented garlic honey! Not only is it absolutely delicious (yes seriously, it’s so yummy!), it…
Herbal Support
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Glorious Goldenrod
It is officially fall in Maryland, which means the colors are beginning to change and it’s time to harvest Goldenrod!…
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Marshmallow’s Marvelous Uses
You may recognize the word “marshmallow” and associate it with a delicious s’mores ingredient – and you wouldn’t be wrong!…
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WhY is Natural Medicine considered “alternative?”
Ever wonder why natural medicine isn’t a standard part of conventional healthcare? There’s a pretty interesting story behind how we…
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Calming Chamomile
German Chamomile (matricaria chamomilla) is one of my absolute favorite herbs to harvest at home! It grows prolifically and actually…
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The Versatile Violet
It’s mid-April, so I am beginning to see pretty purple patches of violet (viola spp.) make their debut all across…
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Foraging for Chickweed
I can always tell warmer weather is on the way when I start seeing patches of chickweed (stellaria media) sprouting…
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Fresh Lemon Balm Infusion
My son and I are working through Campfire Curriculum’s Natural Medicine unit study and it’s been so enjoyable! He loves…
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The Benefits of Garlic
Have you ever grown garlic? After harvesting my first planting last summer (planted fall 2022), I was so pleased with…
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Medicinal Mushrooms, Anyone?
Mushrooms are one of those vegetables that people either love or hate. In fact, I remember an IG/FB post from…
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What is a Whole Foods Diet?
We live in a society of information overload, at a time when everyone seems to have a strong opinion about…
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Adaptogens for Stress
Being chronically “stressed out” is one of the most common complaints I hear from other people. Heck, it’s one of…
