Herbs

Herbs I Have and What I Do With Them

August 18, 2011

Herbs fascinate me.
These timeless plants have been used by various healers over thousands of years in order to treat symptoms, ease discomfort, improve mood or mental function, fight infection, and so much more. It seems to me that many Christians steer away from herbalism, using conventional medicine instead.
I have come to appreciate herbs, though, as [...]

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Dry to Preserve: A Quick Guide to Dehydration

June 17, 2011

Written by Stacey T, Contributing Writer
So you’ve started your garden, and other than a few minor hiccups (which always seem to happen regardless of skill or experience), things are probably going pretty well, right?
Are you preparing to preserve the fruits of your labors (pun intended)? Preserving your own food is [...]

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Simple Summer Herbs: Refreshing Infusions

June 10, 2011

By Meg Dickey, contributing writer

Behold the flowers that deck the field,
The gentle breeze perfuming
And tender herbs their fragrance yield
Are health and life diffusing.
~Harvard Shaker Community Herb Catalog, 1843~

For some of us, the tantalizing breezes of summer are already wafting over our gardens. As the days warm and the herbs in our gardens increase in [...]

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Gardening with Herbs 101: What to Grow

April 6, 2011

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
This month at Keeper of the Home, we're discussing Gardening 101, and we're continuing this week with the second part of Gardening with Herbs 101. Let's jump right in to my favorite part of gardening: what to grow!
First, consider your needs:
What herbs do you love the smell of? What tastes do [...]

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Gardening with Herbs 101: Where to Begin

March 11, 2011

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
This month at Keeper of the Home, we're discussing Gardening 101. What better way to throw off the weariness of winter than with the joyous awakening of the earth around us? Today I'll be sharing some tips on gardening with herbs, and next time we'll talk about what herbs work [...]

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Adrenal Fatigue: Help and Resources for Healing

February 4, 2011

Earlier this week I introduced the topic of adrenal fatigue. Before reading this post, you may want to go back and read the first part in this series to understand what exactly adrenal fatigue is and learn more about many of the symptoms associated with it.
What Can I Do About It?
It's time to get more [...]

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Naturally Neutralizing Stress: Herbs that Calm

January 14, 2011

Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer
We all have those moments of random stress, moments that leave us drained, exhausted, and with a lingering feeling of depression. This month at Keeper of the Home, we've been addressing ways to find a balance in our lives, both physically and mentally.
On Monday, Stephanie addressed natural ways to approach depression, and [...]

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Treating Depression Naturally: Supplements, Herbs and Foods for Feeling Better

January 10, 2011

Dealing with depression is a touchy subject.
When I first began to admit to people in my life that I was struggling with depression, I got a lot of different recommendations. Most were shocked that I hadn't been to see a doctor, some supported my desire to try to deal with it naturally but expressed concern [...]

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Bulk Herb Store: 5 Holiday Tea Collections to Give Away!

December 13, 2010

I like me a good cup of tea. Many of the people who visit my home comment on my "tea basket", usually overflowing with various kinds of tea-- loose, bags, black, herbal, rooibos, green, medicinal, dessert-like, etc.
I think that part of what I like about tea is its complex and every-changing personality. It can be [...]

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Herbal Honey: A Sweet Holiday Gift

November 12, 2010

Written by Meg, Contributing Writer
With the holidays nearly upon us, I know many of us are already thinking of the many gifts we are preparing to share with others this season. If you're like me, you also have the burden of wanting to share with those around us, but feeling the pinch of a tight [...]

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