herbs

Harvesting Lavender

Harvesting Lavender

Stop by the shop to get a bunch, as it will go fast. I like to put it in my closet or dresser drawer to make things smell nice. Or maybe you want to put some under your pillow to help you sleep. You can also make a lavender syrup to use for a “special” mixed drink or to add to lemon-aide.

Lisa's Favorite Herb for 2020 - Mullein

Lisa's Favorite Herb for 2020 - Mullein

Now is the time to harvest this fabulous herb! Mullein grows wild in Ohio and in many other states. I have seen it in Colorado and Utah. The first year it grows as a simple rosette of leaves, soft and fuzzy. The second year it sends up a stalk, anywhere from 2-8 feet tall.

Packing for Vacation? Don’t Leave Home Without These!

Packing for Vacation? Don’t Leave Home Without These!

Here are my six go-to travel herbs that keep my body healthy and supported! I hope these suggestions help you on your next trip. I won’t leave home without them! Stay healthy and have fun this summer.

Mullein: "The Respiratory Herb"

Mullein: "The Respiratory Herb"

Mullein is one of my favorite herbs to have on hand for winter. I used it often in our home while raising my children and now for my grandchildren. It is soothing for respiratory symptoms, coughing, drainage down the back of the throat, or earaches.

Homeopathy for Behavior Problems in Children

Homeopathy for Behavior Problems in Children

Homeopathic remedies are safe, nonaddictive, and may be used with children who have developmental or behavioral problems.  These remedies may be taken with medications as they do not interfere with them.