MEDICINAL GARDENING · FROM THE JOURNAL Medicinal Herbs That Come Back Year After Year In a cold-climate garden, few things are more rewarding than seeing familiar herbs emerge from the soil each spring. While annual plants need to be started again every season, well-chosen medicinal perennials can establish themselves over time, returning with new growth,…
HERBAL PREPARATIONS · FROM THE JOURNAL Strong Herbal Infusion vs. Regular Tea: What’s the Difference? A cup of herbal tea and a strong herbal infusion may begin with the same ingredients, but they aren’t necessarily the same preparation. The amount of herb used, the time spent steeping, and the purpose behind the preparation can make…
HERBAL LIVING · FROM THE JOURNAL A Simple Home Herbal Apothecary: Where to Begin A home herbal apothecary doesn’t begin with shelves full of bottles or an impressive collection of dried plants. It begins with a handful of herbs you know well, a few simple preparations, and the curiosity to learn through practice. Whether you’re…
HERBAL PREPARATIONS · FROM THE JOURNAL Fresh or Dried? Choosing Herbs for Infused Oils Making an herbal infused oil begins with a simple decision: should you use fresh herbs or dried ones? Both have their place in traditional herbal preparations, but they behave differently once submerged in oil. Fresh plants contain natural moisture, while properly…
