herbs

Smoking Alternatives: Herbs You Can Smoke Instead of Tobacco

This is a list of herbal smoking alternatives. If you like to smoke, there are benefits to smoking certain herbs in place of smoking tobacco.

Herbal Soap: The 10 Best Herbs For Use in Soap Making Recipes

I love making herbal soap. Herbs add texture, scent, and benefits to your skin. You can use most herbs, but some are better than others.

Benefits of Strawberry Leaf and Strawberry Leaf Tea

Let’s talk about all the strawberry leaf benefits that you have probably never heard of. And learn how to make yummy strawberry leaf tea.

Can You Infuse Oil With Fresh Herbs? Yes, You Can!

Will infusing oil with fresh herbs work? Yes! Actually, it is best to infuse some herbs when fresh while it’s best to infuse others when dry.

Winter Herbs You Can Forage For In Cold Weather

Enjoy this shortlist of 10 winter herbs for foraging during the cold months. From dandelions and violets to conifer leaves and rose hips!

A Simple and Delicious Homemade Seasoned Salt

Making this homemade seasoned salt is very simple. Yes, you could dry all your own herbs like me, but it’s much easier to purchase and use bulk dried herbs.

Straw Bale Gardening: An Easy Way To Grow Food

Straw bale gardening is simple and effective. Setting them up is the hardest part but there are many benefits to this type of garden. Let’s take a look.

Herbal Chocolate Aphrodisiacs For That Lovin’ Feeling

Herbal Chocolate Aphrodisiacs? Absolutely! We give you a list of aphrodisiac herbs and also a delicious recipe for herbal chocolate aphrodisiac desserts!

Tips for Making Soups with Great Flavor & Nutrition

Rather than an exact recipe, this is a basic tutorial on how to make a soup that has great flavor and nutrition. Use these concepts in every batch you make.

Growing Herbs In Water Indoors for Healthy Herbs All Year

Growing herbs indoors can be tricky, one solution is growing herbs in water. Read on to see how we do it and tips to keep the herbs healthy.

Herbal Shrub Recipe: A Drink, Not a Bush You Grow!

I have to admit, when a friend told me that they had a good shrub recipe, I thought they meant growing Azaleas. Turns out they were talking about a drink!

A Tutorial For A Simple DIY Herb Drying Rack

This DIY herb drying rack is the perfect space-saving solution to dry your herbs. It is affordable and useful and is made from simple household items.

A List of Herbs and Spices You Can Forage For

Many people forage for mushrooms or other foods but why not forage for wild spices? Here is a list of herbs and spices you can find outside and use at home.

5 Excellent Herbs to Grow For Homemade Tea

Save money and grow your own tea garden! You get to pick which plants to grow and create tea blends with the freshest herbs! Here are 5 good herbs for tea.

7 Common Injuries We Prefer to Heal With Herbs

I use healing herbs for wounds that don’t require professional care. Today we’ll focus on herbs for scrapes, bruises, splinters, sprains, bug bites, and more.

Learn to Grow Fennel for Food, Health, and Pleasure

Growing fennel is easy! Whether you’re growing it for bulb, leaf, or both, it can be direct seeded into your garden after your last frost. You can even grow it in a pot if you are short on space.

What is Herbs de Provence and How Do You Use it?

Let’s answer the question, “What is Herbs de Provence?”, learn how to use it, and learn how to make a Herbs de Provence oil so we can cook with these delicious flavors more often!

Herbs For Depression, Anxiety, and General Sadness

People have been using herbs for depression, anxiety, and general sadness for many years. Refer to the following list of herbs for help with mild such cases.