Around the House

A few years back, I made several gallons of Strawberry-infused Cider Vinegar. It was absolutely delicious in salad dressings and...

This blend has been our family’s stand-by for the past few years. We use it as a daily tea. The...

This is a slow-cooker recipe. You can make it on the stove top as a standard decoction using the same...

When the wee-one was still wee, we developed this tea blend to help him nod off. It worked like a...

Dryer Hankies are a simple, frugal, and surprisingly luxurious alternative to commercial dryer sheets. I keep a small stack next...

In days gone by, people made root beers as food and medicine. This recipe is designed to take advantage of...

Children have enjoyed coloring eggs with plants for centuries. This procedure uses easy plants to find in the garden in...

Collection bags are handy to have during harvest season. This project involves changing an old t-shirt into a collection bag...

My goal was to develop a good porter that did not use hops. With it's liver-supporting properties and wealth of...

We all love our animals but unfortunately, so do fleas. Gamera, one of my four cats, is particularly sensitive to...

What are your go-to  salads? Green salad, cucumber salad, fresh corn or tomato salad? And what about the dressing?? We...

Research shows that antioxidants are good for us. It’s not clear yet whether antioxidant supplements are healthful, but given how...

When I was a child, we threw bits of leftover yarn onto the lawn for the birds. In a few...

I love granola that stands up for itself. I am the kind of person who tosses granola on top of...

Homemade applesauce is a delight. There is simply no comparison between the taste of store bought applesauce and warm applesauce...

This simple blend offers powerful germ fighting power to your workout. Plus, you can safely use it on open wounds...

In honor of April Fool’s Day, the Practical Herbalist presents…. Herbal Celebrities! Although we love Ginger Rogers, we wanted more...

As dogs age, their internal organs can use a little extra support. This blend of herbs is designed for middle-aged...

After the flu or colds have hit a household, viruses can still linger in nooks and crannies. A stagnant odor...

Herbs can be your guard to keep cats away from your garden beds or houseplants. The list below contains herbs...

I wasn’t a born athlete. Heck no. I came to sports relatively late in life. At least, looking around my...

Hard Cider is apple cider that’s been fermented to about 6 percent alcoholic content. It’s the cider equivalent of an...

Cacao is one of the most Divine treats I give myself regularly. It's full of antioxidants, making it one of...

This herbal blend makes recovering from a sweaty workout or a bout of illness easy with its natural electrolytes and...