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“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth.” ~Genesis 1:29a

Herb gardening is one of my favorite parts of being a gardener. I’ve long been fascinated with learning about the benefits of herbs and sharing that with others. Join me in learning more!

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Make a Lemon Balm Glycerite
Search Windsor Castle, elves, within and out: Strew good luck, ouphes, on every sacred room. That it may stand till the perpetual doom, In state as wholesome as in state ’tis fit, Worthy…
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Rosy Earl Grey Latte
“I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head of the table and pouring out the tea,” said Anne, shutting her eyes ecstatically. “And asking Diana if she takes…
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Calming Lavender & Chamomile Syrup
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled… John 14:27 Calming Lavender…
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How to Make an Herbal Tincture
My former career as a soapmaker taught me just how important weight is to the success of soapmaking. And not just the success, but the safety of the soap itself-…
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Make a Creamy Herbal Salve
“All that man needs for health and healing has been provided by God in nature, the challenge of science is to find it.” Paracelsus Make a Creamy Herbal Salve. June…
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Make an Herbal Oil (Intermediary Method)
How to Make an Herbal Oil. June 17, 2026. From ancient times onward, humans have enjoyed the benefits of herbal oils for healing and cooking. Even today, many still carry…
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How to Make an Herbal Syrup (Decoction Method)
How to Make an Herbal Syrup (Decoction Method), March 12, 2026. Herbal syrups are a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of herbs, and some herbs make really yummy syrups,…
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How to Make Willow Bark Tincture
“The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.” Ecclesiasticus 38:4 from the Apocrypha How to Make Willow Bark Tincture. March…
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Thyme & Honey Cough Syrup
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:There sleeps Titania sometime of the night,…
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Honeysuckle Iced Green Tea
Anne gathered some sprays of pale-yellow honeysuckle and put them in her hair. She liked the delicious hint of fragrance, as some aerial benediction, above her every time she moved….
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English Daisies in the Lawn
The daisy follows soft the sun, And when his golden walk is done, Sits shyly at his feet.He, waking, finds the flower near. English Daisies in the Lawn. March 25, 2025. It…
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Annie’s Soothing Herbal Throat Tea
“I don’t feel very much like Pooh today,” said Pooh. “There there,” said Piglet. “I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.” A.a. milne, winnie-the-pooh Annie’s Soothing Herbal Throat…
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