If I had to choose one plant to encourage you to add to your garden, I’d have to go with comfrey. Comfrey is a multi-use medicinal plant known in traditional herbalism for its healing properties. It’s an easy-to-grow perennial plant that doesn’t need much care once it’s established. Plus, it benefits other plants in your […]
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Sage Benefits and Uses (And How to Grow It)
Sage is one of my all-time favorite herbs to grow and use. Its grounding flavor is perfect in hearty fall dishes. As a medicinal herb, sage benefits are quite impressive. Nicknamed garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage, Salvia officinalis is a staple in my garden. It’s also an herb I grow indoors and cook […]
How to Stock an Herbal Medicine Cabinet
My extended family jokes that I always have a concoction or potion for everyday ailments (and their probably right!). They’re obviously not really potions though. They are simply herbal and natural remedies that our ancestors used for generations before modern medicine was established. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine is great for things like diagnosing […]
How to Preserve Basil (Freezing + More)
If you’re wondering how to preserve basil (including freezing basil), you’re in the right place! I am a huge fan of basil fresh from the garden. It has an amazing aroma and flavor. When it’s added fresh from the garden to your favorite dish it’s quite a treat. I love adding it to AIP pizza […]
Homemade Pesto (Paleo with AIP Option)
Homemade pesto is one of my favorite paleo sauces because it makes a boring dish way more interesting. But because I am currently on an AIP diet, I made a variation for that diet as well. This recipe is also Whole 30 compliant so it works for a lot of eating choices. I have about […]
How to Harvest Herbs for Drying and Storing
As you probably know, I prefer to grow my herbs whenever possible. This is because homegrown herbs are fresher and more potent than ones that have to be shipped from across the country. If you also love growing your own herbs, you likely need to know how to harvest herbs for drying and I’m going […]