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The Herbal Apprenticeship
An Ancient Way of Learning Herbs in the Modern World What is an Herbal Apprenticeship? An herbal apprenticeship is an in-depth learning experience all about plants. Apprentices live and learn alongside teachers, working with them and getting one-on-one attention and guidance. Our ancestors shared herbal knowledge this way: they passed it ... Read more
Non-Electric Fresh Food Preservation
How to preserve and store food without using electricity Abundant harvests during this time of year are always fun, but knowing how to store food well into the winter is somewhat of a lost art. Beyond the refrigerator and freezer, most of us depend on grocery stores and agribusiness for food ... Read more
American Persimmon Facts and Recipes
Botanical name: Diospyros virginiana Common names: American persimmon, ‘Simmon, Sugar Plum Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony family) Harvest time: October-November Uses: Food…so sweet! Habitat and Cultivation tips for American persimmon American persimmons are generally found fruiting at an elevation between 700 and 2700 feet. They seem to prefer well drained soil, ... Read more
Tiny House – Learn, Build, and Enjoy
Planning for your Tiny House Imagine your dream tiny house… we know you have one. Yes, they’re cool. Yes, they are key to a sustainable future, as they are less resource intensive in basically every way when compared to a traditional American home. But best of all, they are actually ... Read more
Seed Starting Formula
Hey, mixing your seed medium can be tricky! Check out this video with Natalie and she’ll help you get started.
The Glories of Chickweed: Uses, Cultivation, Recipes, and More
Stellaria media, Stellaria pubera Family: Caryophyllaceae/Pink family Harvest time: spring and fall Uses: food, medicine Medicinal Uses of Chickweed Herbal actions: laxative, demulcent, refrigerant, anti-Inflammatory. A poultice of chickweed can be especially useful topically for inflammation, abscesses, and anything itchy. Internally, it’s a gentle laxative and is soothing ... Read more
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