Tag: Plants
The Power of Horsemint
Horsemint with colorful bracts.
Monarda Punctata: Bergamot’s Bud
First the good news: Horsemint makes a nice, intentionally weak tea. Stronger brews are used in herbal medicine....
How to Get an Eagle Eye Vision
Its botanical name is Euphrasia officinalis, but most people know it simply as eyebright. The name says it all – eyebright is best known as a...
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Taking a little effort now will ensure a bountiful growing season next spring. You will want to do a few things to get your...
Seeds for the Survival Garden
There are many different types of emergencies that can have long-term repercussions on our way of life. One of those impacts is on our...
Remedies From The Past
These days, it has become all too common for people to reach for a pill bottle or call the doctor anytime something goes wrong,...
How To Use Juniper Berries in Herbal Medicine
We are going to expound on some of the merits of Juniper berries, from the plant Juniperus communis. They aren’t actually a “berry,” but...
The Power of Plantain Herb
Usually mistaken for a pesky garden weed, plantain turns out to be a potent tool for your home remedy kit. Here's what to know...
Ornamental Plants You Can Eat
Yes, it’s true. While many people grow ornamental plants sheerly for their beauty, many of these plants are also edible. Take a look below...
The Power of Persimmon
Persimmons can persists after the leaves drop making them easy to spot.
Persimmons: Pure Pucker Power
About the only bad thing you can say about a...
Recipe – Wildwood Tea
Wildwood tea is, in its essence, as individual and as unique as each household that makes it. It’s an expression of place, in a...
How to Make Char Cloth with a Zippo! Survival Hack
Learning how to make char cloth is an essential skill set every woodsman needs to know. Why you ask? Because char cloth is simply...
