A tincture is a medicine or remedy made by dissolving a drug or infusing an herb into alcohol. Tinctures are taken orally, typically by a dropper bottle, under the tongue. Most tinctures are bitter and may burn at first. But it is effective to also add them into a coffee, tea, or smoothy drink to mask the flavor. Although they […]
What is a Tincture? And how do you use them?
The Dirt on Dandelions
Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of the species commonly known as dandelions. While currently viewed as yard weeds, dandelions have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over a thousand years and their flowers, leaves and roots were also used by the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks. All parts of the dandelion […]
10 Handmade Gifts Any MOM will LOVE!
Don’t wait to start finding the perfect gift for MOM this Mother’s Day! She deserves the best! Here are some great ideas that will make any MOM feel loved and appreciated! All of these gifts are HANDMADE! Did you know that Amazon has and entire shopping section made up of all HANDMADE products made by SMALL businesses?! Here are some […]
10 Products for Hatching and Brooding Chicks!
Hatching baby chickens can be educational and entertaining for the whole family! Watching the whole timeline of chick development unfold while incubating is like magic! However it does require a few pieces of equipment that you will need to have a successful hatch and brooding into chicken adulthood! Here’s some of the products I use! #1 Of course you’ll need […]
Setting up a pop up shop!
Have you wanted to set up a display of your products inside of another retail space? This is a great way to gain exposure, sell your products, and reach new customers without the overhead of your own boutique. Currently I have products in 6 locations outside of my own shop. Each location is unique in it’s clientele, but our products […]
10 Uses for Comfrey Herbs
Comfrey herb has a million uses! Here are 10 great ones to get you started!
What is Wild Carrot??
Wild Carrot, whose scientific name is Daucus Carota, is commonly known as Queen Anne’s Lace. A flowering plant that is a member of the carrot family, which includes parsley, parsnip, fennel and angelica. Where does it grow? The herb is native to temperate regions of Europe, southwest Asia and naturalized to North America and Australia. Around our farm it grows wild […]
6 Benefits of Carrot Seed Essential Oils
Carrot seed essential oil can be used as an aromatherapy. It’s earthy scent is great for relieving stress and anxiety. Use it in your oil diffuser or mix it with a carrier oil for direct skin use! Here’s some benefits of using carrot seed essential oil- 1. Stimulates Regeneration Carrot seed essential oil stimulates the growth of new cells and […]
5 Benefits of Carrot Oil for Your Skin!
1. Good for Dry Skin Carrots are arich source of potassium that helps to hydrate andmoisturize skin. Carrot oil moisturizes deep into skin without leaving a greasy residue. Carrot oil contains antioxidants, vitamin E, and vitamin C, which are all beneficial to the skin. Carrot seed oil can also be used by those with sensitive skin. 2. Anti-aging Properties Carrot oil contains power […]
Black Salve: The What, How, & Why!
What is Drawing Salve? Drawing Salve is a handy tool to keep in your home first aid kit. It’s the kind of product you’re happy to have on hand when you need it. Drawing Salve grew in popularity in the 1800’s as family concoctions each with a unique recipe. Door to door sales soon began because if the widely known […]