Ginseng, in Chinese, means “man root.” The miracle herb was first discovered thousands of years ago, and has been used as a powerful medicinal supplement for just as long. Likely, it was named as such because the roots of the ...
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3 Early Summer Herbs For Your Off-Grid Medicine Chest
Early summer is a fine time to gather herbs for fresh use as well as for preserving them. Summer is also a great time to take note of spring herbs which you may have missed. Write down their location now ...
Read More »Growing, Preserving And Mixing Your Own Herbs And Spices (Part 2)
Read part 1 in this series here. It’s certainly true that when it comes to growing herbs and spices, herbs get most of the attention. While pretty much everyone can grow herbs here in the US, only those in warmer ...
Read More »How To Harvest And Start Your Own Seed
Harvesting, saving and starting your own seed for your flower and vegetable garden(s) is a rewarding experience. It makes you feel accomplished, and believe it or not… it isn’t all that difficult. Seed starting isn’t something you decide to do ...
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