The 10 Wonderful Health Benefits of Dandelion
Dandelions are thought to be pesky weeds by many people. HOA’s ban them. Chemical manufacturers produce herbicides to kill them. And yet no one stops …
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Benefits of Black Walnut Hull, Plus a Tincture Recipe
Have you ever foraged or used black walnuts? They are a wonderful tree that grows wild in many parts of the world. People typically associate …
How to Can Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Ahh, tomatoes. Every home gardener grows them, right? But they can be so productive, what do you do with the huge harvests you often get? …
Homemade Dill Pickles for the Refrigerator or Canning
I’ve harvested a ton of cucumbers lately, so I needed something to do with them all. So for this week’s edition of the Self Reliant …
How to Pressure Can Sweet Corn
Does your husband sometimes bring home random projects for you? Mine does! The other day, he brought home 6 dozen ears of sweet corn that …
Refrigerator Pickled Beets
Do you like pickled beets? It seems like everyone either hates them or love them. My daughter and I love them. So when I harvested …
5 Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses for Sage
Ah, sage. The word conjures images of knowledge and wisdom. And medicinally, sage is just as wise. Sage is a wonderful herb that has many …
Homemade Laundry Detergent from Scratch
Laundry detergent can get expensive. But I may have found a cheaper solution! If you make your own homemade laundry detergent, you get to control …
Herbal Bitters for Better Digestion and Health
Do you have sluggish digestion? Gas? Bloating? You probably need to take herbal bitters! Herbal bitters help you digest food and absorb nutrients out of …
How To Make Fermented Ginger Turmeric Honey
I’ve decided that I need to give my body a little more love. I’m getting older, I’m getting more aches and pains, and I feel …
