Minty Magic
True mints come in an amazing range of flavors and fragrances. Although the familiar mints include the spearmint and peppermint family, there are many more delicious [ ...click to read more ]
4 Thieves Formula for use in Avian Enclosures and Domestic Bird Cages
Just recently I discovered a friend of mine is being treated for histoplasmosis. This is a lung infection from microscopic fungal spores. The fungus thrives in an environment [ ...click to read more ]
Pine Needle Tea – A Good Source of Vitamin C
Fresh pine tree needles can be made into a tea that is rich in Vitamin C. Gather a handful of the fresh needles, wash them and then steep in hot (not boiling) water for about [ ...click to read more ]
The Joy of Herbs – Part 2
For those of you who have had enough of winter- it’s time to start the herb seeds. There are many practical reasons to sow and grow your own. You can grow unusual [ ...click to read more ]
The Joy of Herbs
What versatile plants the herb family produces. They add color to the landscape, scent our homes with a wonderful fragrance, heal our wounds and please our taste buds. Most [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs for Hearth and Home
Fancy that ! Add 4 drops of essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or peppermint to a 1/2 cup of baking soda. Divide the soda into a pair of clean socks, fold [ ...click to read more ]
Somewhere In Thyme
A man taking basil from a woman will love her always. ~ Sir Thomas More Tudor statesman and philosopher ~ 1478-1535 The desire of sage is to render man immortal. ~ From a [ ...click to read more ]
Homeopathic Herbal Remedies
This is a subject that’s somewhat personal and I’m sure it’s not a hot topic of conversation. Unless you have them – hemorrhoids. Then this will be of [ ...click to read more ]
Squash Soup Recipe
I harvested a bumper crop of winter squashes from our backyard, and after giving away several to friends, neighbors and some people that I barely knew, I thought I should [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Beauty Tips for Healthy Skin, Nails and Hair
Quick and inexpensive beauty routines using herbs and apple cider vinegar. No doubt we spend millions on beauty products. Everyone wants to look their best, but have you [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 