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Strawberry Vinegar – Don’t Throw Away Your Strawberry Tops!
It's strawberry season in Florida so right now my grocery store is full of organic strawberries! My strawberry beds haven't even bloomed yet! In fact, after our few days in January of sub-zero weather, many of my plants did not survive. Next time you buy some organic...
Working Up Fire Cider!
Remember this post? https://theessentialherbalist.com/2023/01/fire-cider-for-immune-support/ on how to make Fire Cider? It's time to strain it and bottle it! You'll need a cotton cloth, a bowl (make sure it is big enough to hold 2 quarts of liquid) and fine mesh...
Lemon Balm – Melissa Officinalis!
Melissa Officinalis - The Herb Melissa Officinalis, also known as Lemon balm, is a low-growing perennial herb in the Mediterranean mint family that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Other common names are balm, bee balm, cure-all and...
My Immune Support Tea!
We're in what is supposed to be the coldest month of the year in Tennessee! Today I was outside washing 2 skunky dogs in short sleeves! Weather is weird! I wanted to quickly share my own personal recipe for a tea that stimulates and supports your own immune system. ...
Gone Muddin’!
I've been muddin'. Ever heard of it? I've not intentionally gone muddin' mind you...but right now it's gonna happen no matter what. Even though my little Kubota is in 4 wheel drive, we are still slip slidin' all over this farm!I I captured these pics on the only...
Fire Cider for Immune Support!
Have you ever heard of Fire Cider? It's a traditional folk remedy that has been used for centuries to support the immune system and promote overall wellness. This herbal tonic is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices, including...
Immune Support – Do you know how?
This month I'm focusing teaching you how to support the immune system. There are a lot of nasties floating around this winter! Do you know what steps to take to support YOUR immune system? What exactly IS our "immune system and what does it do? Our immune system is...
OREGANO! What a Powerhouse of an Herb!
Do you grow Oregano? Do you use it? Love it? Is it food or medicine for you? Hopefully, after you read this post, you'll realize you need Oregano in your life! Oregano is a woody perennial plant which grows up to 35 inches tall. The upper part is branched, The plant...
Winter Weather is Hot Herbal Tea Weather!
Winter weather always means lots of warm herbal tea for me! Our weather has been really odd this year. Spring like, warm and sunny and up in the 70's one day and then a sheer drop to sub-zero temps! I watched the thermometer drop over 30 degrees in an hour one...
North vs. South – The Cornbread Wars
I've been making a lot of cornbread this last week - prepping for Thanksgiving and my amazing cornbread stuffing! Did you know that cornbread is made differently in the North than it is in the South? I'm a Southern woman. Daddy was in the USMC and we were stationed...
Mom
Mom passed away a few days after my last post. Although she was 96, almost 97, it was unexpected. I had just spoken with her. She was at supper and she tended to fall asleep over her meals. But this time that sleep was permanent. No one near her noticed a thing so...
Are you ready to dig?
Hopefully, you have been growing and harvesting a multitude of herbs over the summer! I hope you have used them fresh and dried some of them for use during the winter months. I've harvested heaps of basil (anti-inflammatory and great for focus, mental fatigue and...