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Questions on how to choose the right alternative medicine
I am having trouble figuring out out to get the information from my husband in order to help choose the right herbs or homeopathic remedies to help him. They have him on some high blood pressure medicines that have some pretty nasty side effects. The least offensive of which has left his toes tingling, a dry cough, severe…
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I'm going to be away for a bit, sadly.
Hey there all. I'm afraid I'll not be on here as much for a month or so. I've been dealing with some health issues that are currently monopolizing my time. In fact, I'm waiting to hear back from Dr's tomorrow about another more serious problem that has just been noticed. I so enjoy being in the forums, learning & laughing…
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Spring Garden 2023
It's that time of the year in New England. The ground has finally thawed, the snow has melted, and the rains have begun. I spent some time this weekend working the soil in the raised bed, turning it over, digging out grass and dandelion weeds, and planting the cool-weather crops. The first wave of lettuce, mustard, and…
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Missouri Potting Soil Fire
This was not something I had ever worried about until I read this article last night. One of the bags of potting soil I got from Walmart last year did have a lot of wood chips in it. And I know compost piles heat up, but it never occurred to me that my flowerpots might spontaneously combust! Fair Grove Fire Protection…
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Surprising news on Upper Cervical Spine Specialist
I was watching a documentary and something unrelated and this Dr Jennifer Taylor who is a Chiropractor comes on and I immediately thought of my granddaughter who has had multiple problems especially after she was rear ended in a car crash. She has had really bad migraine headaches since she was young and is double jointed…
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Garden-bed electric fence design for iguanas
So I have some wood frame garden beds that my local iguanas have found quite popular. Does anyone have any suggestions for electric fence design and/or brand to use? Here is what I was thinking: would be great if it was solar/battery powered because my power goes out a lot fence is 6" high with electric/live shocking wire…
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Sap Collecting Time
I just realized it's that time of year again - time to collect the maple sap/water. Well, I call it maple water as it is mostly water that is collected and then turned into syrup - if I get that far. You see, I like to drink the water straight up. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with family issues so can't really collect…
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How to make Granola without Oats
I really need a Granola recipe without Oats please. I did buy some Amaranth grain but now I cannot remember why? I have been eating protein in the morning but my Acupuncturist wants me to eat something warm in the morning. What do you eat in the morning? By the way eggs are not agreeing with me either.
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Possible Homesteading Opportunity??
This homesteading group is absolutely amazing. I can’t thank everyone enough here, but @Marjory Wildcraft , @Torey , @LaurieLovesLearning , just to name a few, have been real game changers for me. I have been involved a bit in communities here in the States and a little in Greece, and I have been trying to figure a way to…
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How to Find Alternative Practitioners
Herbalists: American Herbalists Associations: American Herbalist Guild’s list of Registered Herbalists: https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/member-profiles Canadian Herbal Associations: BC Herbalists Association https://www.bcherbalists.ca/ Alberta Herbalists Association https://www.albertaherbalists.com/ Ontario…
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Looking for ways to use canned apricots or plums
Was gifted many cans (commercial) of apricots and plums. Neither taste very appealing straight from the can. Any recommendations for how to use them in recipes? Don't think I have ever had apricots. We love fresh plums but had never had them canned until we tried these. Not sure what to do with either of them, but don't…
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Medicinal Trees: Viburnum
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Use of Bt - is it safe or toxic?
Hi All, If you have any input on the safety of using Bt for pests eating plants, I would sure appreciate it. Would you recommend it or is it toxic? A farmer I know who is careful not to use insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or pesticides uses it. However, I don't trust something that 'might' kill bees. Thank you!
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"Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Journey" a new book by Woniya
If you have followed TGN a while then you've heard of Woniya. She is the incredable woman who taught us all how to make buckskin clothing and how to live without refrdigeration. I've lost touch with Woniya over the years and I had no idea she was on an episode of "Alone". But I just heard about here new book and I am so…
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Show 130: Potentilla, YARFAS and How to Deep Fry Seafood the Right Way!
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Puppies!
We have 5 stocky elkhound puppies that are now 5 weeks old. One female is in the bunch. They are such a joy! I'll have to figure out how to do a video link on here again. They are so short legged. It's funny watching them run around.
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Weed control with black plastic
On my! The weeds and grasses got totally out of control last year because of all the rainfall. This year is a nightmare trying to control in natural ways. I hear talk about using silage tarps for weed control. I understand the method but I have a couple of questions regarding these tarps. #1 Where does a person get hold of…
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Chicken Feed Problems
I don't keep chickens (yet), but I saw this video on YouTube and wanted to share it with y'all. I also wanted to ask what do you all feed your chickens?
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Growing plants inside instead of outside?
If you remember I had so much trouble with my raised bed garden last year and so I have been reading about growing plants inside. I am also wondering if I can using regular heating pads (like you would buy in a store) and not heating mats for plants? Also is it possible to raise things like Kale, Spinach, and Swiss Chard…
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Free Webinar Series to Celebrate Herbalist Day (April 17th 2023) & Recipes
The lovely people at the Herbal Academy are putting on a webinar series to celebrate Herbalist Day. They have included 3 giants in the herbal world; Rosemary Gladstar, Aviva Romm and Mimi Hernandez. You can sign up here: They've also included a yummy looking recipe for a spring vinegar and salad as well as a Green…
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Soap Making With Herbal Oils
I was playing around with making herbal oils and ended up with way too much. I bet that's never happened to anyone here! 🙄🤣 Then a friend offered to teach me how to make soap. I got lost down a rabbit hole and came up several months later after learning how to make tallow and all the science behind the process. Still…
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Fried dandelion buds
Fried dandelion buds Another recipe from my spring workshop. Fried dandelion buds. They were absolutely delicious. We collected a handful of dandelion closed buds. I washed them and patted dry. Then we roasted a chopped onion in butter, added the buds to the frying pan and a bit of herbal salt and let them fry for a few…
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Show 129: Parsley, Pork, Beans and Poke Salat
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Medicinal Trees: Elm (Ulmus)
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Less for our money
Have you noticed we are getting less for our money. Do the manufacturers think we won't notice? An 8 pack of toilet paper for the regular price of $ 5.98! The graham crackers are more of course but the product is less with more at the end of the wrapper! They need new wrappers!!
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Blueberry muffin recipes please
I really need a good Blueberry muffin recipe. None of the recipes for this particular thing taste very good. Maybe it is because they aren't sweet enough or maybe it is another reason but they all seem blah!
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Free Upcoming: American Herbalists Guild
Many to choose from  Upcoming LIVE Public AHG Webinars https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/upcoming-webinars-0 All live AHG Webinars for Herbalists are free in real-time and open to the public. Recordings will be archived at a later date and are accessible exclusively to AHG members anytime. Join AHG today to access…
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Free Plant Identification Webinar - April 18/23
This is a link to the American Herbalist Guild's upcoming webinars. The next one in Plant Identification but there are others listed, too.
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Tomato variety for cool, frosty weather?
Can anyone suggest a tomato variety that will thrive in cool weather and won't die at the first touch of frost? I have grown varieties like Sub Arctic and Siberian and they do all right, but typically these "cool" tomatoes have been bred and selected to grow quickly in a short warm season, rather than growing and fruiting…
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Suggestions or recipes to use Hawthorn?
Living with 46 acres in Western New York brings us a lot of naturally grown medicinal plants, including tons of hawthorn bushes, yarrow, plantain, dandelion, red raspberry, and so many more. However, I have a difficult time finding different recipes using Hawthorn other than extract for heart disease/congestive heart…
