Arugula & Mandarin Salad with Toasted Almonds
The peppery flavor of arugula is mellowed with sweet mandarin segments and the slightly bitter, nutty crunch of toasted almonds, topped...
Motherwort: An Herb of the Heart
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiac), also known as lion’s ear, lion’s tail and throw-wort, is a perennial plant that is native to Europe,...
Rosemary and Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette
This tangy vinaigrette is the perfect finish for a salad of greens or to splash over grilled asparagus or other veggies. It can also be...
Orange Creamsicle Lip Balm
The scent of this summery lip balm will remind you of the creamy orange-flavored pops you enjoyed as a kid. But try not to eat it!...
Easy Homemade Ketchup
Making your own ketchup is very satisfying, not only because the flavor is fresher and deeper but also because it gets that way with far...
How to Make Smudge Sticks and Smudge Spray
Smudging is a traditional Native American practice that is used to create sacred space and to spiritually cleanse objects, people and...
Harvesting and Preserving Basil
Basil is one of the best loved and most commonly cultivated herbs of summer. She lends sweet, spicy aroma and flavor to marinades,...
How to Make an Herbal Eye Wash
Eyebright is so-named because it has been used to address eye problems -- from sties to conjunctivitis and blepharitis – since the 14th...
Study: Echinacea Formula as Effective as Tamiflu
In one the of the largest echinacea clinical trials published to date, scientists have found that a proprietary formula containing 95%...
Lavender Carpet Freshener
Your carpet gets a lot of traffic. Bare feet, muddy sneakers and four-legged fur friends traverse across your carpeted floors on a daily...
