Inspired by the curling purple petals and fringed yellow throats of violets, Wild Violet Soap is a fun way for a soap maker to celebrate the return of spring! An all-natural, cold-processed soap recipe, it is made with foraged wild violet infused herbal tea, moisturizing violet infused sweet almond oil, and tinted with natural colorants….
5 Tips for Organizing Your Pantry With Jars
{This post is sponsored by Ball® Fresh Preserving} Having an organized pantry is the stuff that dreams are made of! Use Ball® Jars of different sizes with airtight Ball® Leak-Proof Storage Lids to make it simple and easily attainable. These tips for organizing your pantry will help you on your way! Use clear glass Ball®…
Should You Save Dandelions for the Bees? 6 Things to Consider.
Have you ever heard that you should save dandelions for the bees? Here are some things to consider about dandelions and bees. Read on to learn more, and what plants and flowers you should be saving for bees instead. Do we really need to save dandelions for the bees? With all of the posts I…
Foraging for Purple Dead Nettle: an edible backyard weed
Purple dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) is an easily foraged edible plant that is likely growing in your backyard or nearby. Often considered a common “weed,” it has been traditionally used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, making it a good foraging opportunity this spring! Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more about the edible…
How to Make and Use Dandelion Salve
Spring is a wonderful time of year, especially after the cold, dark, and dreary weather of winter. I’m always so excited to see the first dandelions pop up, as that means that warmer weather is on its way and I can soon make homemade dandelion salve! Wildcrafting Weeds eBook Before we get started with this…
How to Identify Conifer Trees: Pine, Fir, Spruce, Juniper & More
There are hundreds of different conifer species in several families, so it can be hard to know which is which. Learn how to properly identify conifer trees, including pine, fir, spruce, hemlock, juniper, cedars, and more! Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more about the edible and medicinal weeds that surround us and how…
10 Reasons to Grow Mint (Without Fear)
Mint has a bad reputation for taking over the garden, for good reason. But, there are many reasons to grow mint in your backyard without fear! Healing Kitchen Herbs eBook Did you know that most of the herbs you use in your kitchen also have medicinal uses? My eBook Healing Kitchen Herbs: 12 Common Herbs…
15 Persimmon Recipes: cakes, pies, jam, cocktails & more!
Rich sweet persimmons are one of my favorite fruits to enjoy. They are rich in flavor, and a real decadent treat! Often overlooked, you may not know how to use this not to be missed winter fruit. I gathered some of my favorite persimmon recipes so that you’ll know exactly how to prepare and enjoy…
Winter Spice Pine Soap Recipe
Learn how to make an ultra-conditioning bar of all-natural Winter Spice Pine Soap to help moisturize your dry winter skin! With an amazing sweet-spicy evergreen scent it will be your new favorite seasonal bar of soap. Before You Begin If you are new to making soap, I suggest reading my post on how to make…
Persimmon Champagne Cocktail with Cinnamon and Sage
This persimmon cocktail made with cinnamon, sage, and honey simple syrup is combined with champagne for a refreshing and herbal drink that is perfect for the holidays! Persimmons: A Fall & Winter Fruit Unlike many fruits that are difficult to come by in the winter months, persimmons are in season during this time of year…
