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There is no doubt that autumn vegetables are versatile and delicious. Many autumn vegetables store well, so you can take advantage of low seasonal prices and keep them for months in a cool, dark place such as a root cellar. ...

Aromatherapy is a popular way of naturally treating various ailments, illnesses and mental health concerns. If you are unfamiliar with the use of oils, it can be an intimidating subject. This is a brief primer on what aromatherapy is and ...

Autumn is a spectacular time to enjoy the cooler temperatures and bright colors as you gather herbs for winter. It is also one of the best times of the year to harvest bark, seeds and roots. While you are out ...

Summer is fading and with it, several foods we have grown fond of. Don’t despair, though: Autumn brings a fresh new batch of seasonal sweetness for our enjoyment. Sweet, bitter, crunchy and soft, the variety is as endless as the ...

Viburnums are attractive, large, shrubby plants that grow in woodlands, and they have a rich history of medical use. Let’s take a look at two of the most common viburnums and discover how they are used for healing. Cramp Bark ...

If you’ve ever bought soursop in your local market – or even grown it – you know it’s a tangy, sweet treat reminiscent of pineapple and mango. But what you might not know is that many believe the fruit, which ...

We have come a long way since the first mass-produced telephones, radios and TVs drastically changed human communication. Nowadays, we have added smartphones, tablets, laptops and other electronics into the mix. They have revolutionized how we work, communicate and entertain ...

Tinctures are herbal remedies which are made by extracting the healing compounds of herbs with ethanol alcohol, vinegar or glycerin. Alcohol is the most commonly used and generally most effective liquid used in tinctures, which can easily be made at ...

Take a look inside the average first-aid kit and you’ll likely find chemical-filled antibiotic sprays and ointments. While these products tend to be quite effective and cheap, they are far from natural and holistic. Fortunately, you can create your own ...

You may be familiar with black cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa. But do you know blue cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides? Both are woodland plants which have been used for centuries by Native Americans and herbalists for women’s health and more. While they are ...