by Cheri | Apr 26, 2023 | Garden, Homestead Life
Greenhouses are places filled with hope and touched with magic. On a cold, snowy February day, walking into my greenhouse is like waking into spring. Filling flats with my own potting soil, placing seeds into that lovely soil, adding a label, and watering everything...
by Cheri | Mar 6, 2023 | Farmhouse Kitchen, Herbal Remedies, Homestead Life, Naturally Healthy
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...
by Cheri | Feb 10, 2023 | Herbal Remedies, Homestead Life, Naturally Healthy
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...
by Cheri | Feb 4, 2023 | Barnyard, Homestead Life
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...
by Cheri | Nov 11, 2022 | Homestead Life
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...
by Cheri | Apr 20, 2022 | Barnyard, Homestead Life
These last few days I’ve had some help here on the farm. I’ve cleared my schedule and just dedicated this week to farm projects…getting the garden expanded and fenced in, cleaning out and organizing some buildings, getting some estimates for some...