The Trickiness of the Dark Season

The Trickiness of the Dark Season

I always get a little nervous in Autumn as the days shorten and the rain falls. Did I get enough time in the garden and in the woods, walking, camping and hiking, soaking up the rays of sun? Did I notice the bees disappearing inside the Comfrey flowers with tiny satchels of pollen on their legs?

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Easy Calendula Oil Recipe (and why I love this herb!)

Easy Calendula Oil Recipe (and why I love this herb!)

Each herb has its own kind of beauty, but for me, there are few that can beat calendula. I started growing these sunny yellow and orange flowers in my garden several years ago and I fell in love with them so much that I now have an entire raised bed and several border areas dedicated to them. Do I need all that calendula?

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Elderberry Syrup in 3 Easy Steps

Elderberry Syrup in 3 Easy Steps

Elderberry syrup is one of my favorite remedies whenever I have a cold or the flu.  I often make batches to share with family and my brother swears that it helps boost his immune system and keeps him from getting sick.

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