
Drying herbs to make tea is one of the simplest, most relaxing ways to begin a homesteading life. Teas are nutritious, healing, and comforting, and bring a sense of peace and grounding to your day....

Supporting Athletic Performance and Recovery with Herbs
Athletic performance and recovery hinge on various factors, including diet, training, rest, and mental resilience. While conventional nutrition and training strategies are the main focus areas, her...

Hemp Farming in the High Rockies
Hemp farming in the high Rocky Mountains presents both unique advantages and challenges for growers. The weather is obviously a massive challenge, but what are the benefits, and how do they stack u...

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. The term derives from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda transla...

Herbal steams are great tools that help support the immune system and respiratory tract. They are inexpensive, safe, and fun to put together with supplies you probably already have on hand. The her...

Stinging Nettle - Herb Nerd Field Guide
Stinging Nettle - Urtica dioca Woven into the Ming dynasty's expensive royal fabrics and a core element of a European fairy tale, the cultural and medicinal history of nettle is fascinating and far...
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