I’m in this era

Old knowledge never expires. #herbal #herbalmedicine #plantmedicine #holistic #naturalremedies

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Your kitchen is your pharmacy

#herbalist #herbalmedicine #plantmedicine #naturalremedies #holistic

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Did you know most bees are female?

Did you know most honeybees are female? ... Male honeybees are called drones. A typical hive has one queen, tens of thousands of female workers, and in the active season hundreds to a few thousand drones. Drones develop from unfertilized eggs and are genetically haploid (one set of chromosomes)

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Basic Fresh Plant Glycerite

Basic Fresh Plant Glycerite (1:2 ratio) This works well for fresh aerial parts and flowers like violet, lemon balm, mint, etc. Whatever amount of the plant you have, double that amount for the glycerine. Ingredients •Fresh, clean chopped herb of choice •Organic vegetable glycerine (food/USP gr

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Rage against the machine

And it feels so good! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningrecipes #preservingfood #canningfood

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Lemon Balm

#lemonbalm #herbalist #herbalremedies #naturalhealth #holistichealth

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Simple Fajita Seasoning

Fajita Seasoning 1.5 Tbsp Chili Powder 1.5 Tbsp Cumin 3 tsp Garlic Powder 1.5 tsp Paprika 1.5 tsp Salt .75 tsp Pepper #fajitaseasoning #diyseasonings #seasoning blends #seasoning #chickenfajita

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Canning Fajita Chicken

There is no exact recipe for this. I added 1tbsp of fajita seasoning per jar, then crammed 8 chicken breasts into 2 quarts and a pint. I then added another tbsp of fajita seasoning onto the top of the chicken. You can add more or less seasoning and you can even use a different type of meat. Customi

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Digestive Electuary

Cacao Spice Digestive Electuary Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder • 1 tablespoon powdered ginger • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder • 1 tablespoon powdered lemon peel (or finely ground dried lemon zest) • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (optional but lovely) •

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Canning tips for beginners: Fingertip tight

When you hear the term “fingertip tight” it means to tighten the rings with your fingers and once you are met with resistance stop. No wrist action. #canningforbeginners #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningtips

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Making Vinegar with Fruit

Turn fruit into vinegar in 2 easy stages: Stage 1 – Fruit “Wine” • Fill a jar 1/3–1/2 with chopped ripe fruit or scraps. • Cover with non‑chlorinated water and a little sugar, leaving space at the top. • Cover with a cloth, let sit at room temp, and stir once a day until it smells a

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Do you have this problem?!

It’s a problem I don’t think I’ll ever fix. #garden #gardening #gardeninspiration #urbanhomestead #growyourownfood

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PH Testing Lemon Honey Ferment

Let’s talk about it more so there is less fear and more understanding. #botulinumtoxin #ferment #lemonhoney #wellness #natural remedies

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What pinholing is: Pinholing (also called pitting) is when tiny black or brown rust-like spots or little pits show up on the underside of your metal canning lid after processing. It happens where the enamel coating on the lid has a tiny scratch or weak spot and the food or moisture reaches the bar

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Making Medicine with Plants

Simple mullein flower ear oil Ingredients •mullein flowers (dried) •Mild oil: olive, sunflower, or fractionated coconut Steps 1.Put mullein flowers in a clean jar 2.Cover completely with oil, at least 1 inch above the flowers. 3.Let sit for 4-6wks, shaking occasionally. 5.Strain through

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Apothecary History

#apothecary #herbalist #plantmedicine #herbalremedies #naturalremedies

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Canning Therapy

It really is the most calming thing! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningfood #preservingfood #therapy

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

Ingredients: • 1 box 20 Mule Team Borax, 65 oz • 1 box ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda, 55 oz • 1 canister OxiClean Odor Blasters powder, 5 lb (80 oz) Instructions: •Pour all three into a large bucket or tote with a lid. • Stir or shake until everything is evenly combined. •Use about 1-2

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A reason to can food…

This is just one of many reasons to can food! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningrecipes #preservingfood

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Who knows this plant?!

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is that tall roadside "torch" with yellow flowers and big, velvety leaves so soft and wide that cowboys and hikers famously used them as improvised toilet paper, earning it the nickname "cowboy toilet paper." Those fuzzy leaves have also been used in tra

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