Flowers & Herbs
Some of my top favorite flowers ARE herbs! Learn to grow herbs and flowers for medicinal or culinary use, pollinators, and beauty.
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How to Make Medicinal Herb Infused Oil: Two Ways
Learn how to make medicinal herb infused oils using a slow cold infusion or the quick heat method. It's easy to do, and once you know the basics, the options of what you can create are endless! Face oil, salves, soap...…
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How to Safely Make Sun Tea With Fresh or Dry Herbs
Mint. Lemon verbena. Chamomile. Pineapple sage. Doesn't that sound refreshing? Come learn how to safely make sun tea using fresh or dried herbs, including the best herbs to use, important safety precautions, good brewing practices, and other commonly asked questions.
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Homestead Update: Garden Tour Summer 2022 (Video and Photos)
The summer garden is blooming and booming with life: flowers, veggies, and even baby quail! Come along to see what's new and growing with an updated garden tour video - and loads of photos for inspiration.
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How to Grow Basil from Cuttings: Easy Water Propagation
Basil is a delicious quintessential summer herb. You can never have enough, if you ask me! It’s incredibly easy to propagate basil and create more plants for free! Come learn how to grow basil from cuttings and root them in water.
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How to Make Nourishing Rosehip Oil + 12 Ways to Use It
Rosehip oil is intensely hydrating, healing, and nourishing for your skin. Come learn how to make rosehip oil at home - two ways! We'll also explore different carrier oil options plus 12 ways to use homemade rosehip oil.
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Radiant Rose Hips: How to Harvest, Dry and Use Rosehips
Rosehips are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, meaning they're awesome for your skin and overall health! Come learn how to harvest, dry, and use rose hips for tea, homemade body care products, and more.
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What We’re Growing 2022: Varieties for the Spring & Summer Garden
Curious what we're growing this year? Come see a full list of all the vegetable, flower and herb varieties that we plan to grow in our 2022 spring and summer garden - plus plenty of helpful tips and resources along the…
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Miner’s Lettuce: How to Identify, Grow and Harvest Claytonia
Miner's lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) is a delicious and nutritious wild edible green! Out west, you can forage for it locally in winter to spring. Or, learn how to grow it in your garden. Come learn how to identify, harvest, and eat…