Lavender
Common Name: Lavender Latin Name: Lavandula augustifolia Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: Sun, dry well-drained soil Height/Width: 2-3 feet tall, Bloom Time: Summer Zone: 5-10 Parts of Plant Used: leaves, ...
Chamomile
Common Name: German Chamomile German chamomile is a medicinal herb that is easy to grow and is commonly used as a calming tea. This is a great plant ...
Borage
Common Name: Borage Latin Name: Borago officinalis Annual/Perennial: Annual, reseeds readily in Zone 5 Sun/Shade: Sun to part shade, sandy soil Height/Width: 2-3 ft tall and wide, shrubby, ...
Oregano
Common Name: Oregano (Also called: Wild Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, Common Oregano) Latin Name: Origanum vulgare Annual/Perennial: Perennial Sun/Shade: full sun, dry soil Height/Width: up to 2 ft tall, ...
How to Make a Tincture
A tincture is a type of herbal remedy that uses alcohol or vinegar to extract the active components out of the plant material. Mason Jars for Making Tinctures ...
What’s In a Medicine Wheel
Medicine Wheel Every survival gardener needs to have a medicine wheel somewhere on their property. First, if you don’t know what a medicine wheel is, take a look ...
Natural Antibiotics
Natural Antibiotics The plant world offers many plants that can be used as natural antibiotics. I believe it is only prudent to have a few plants growing in ...
Weeds You Can Eat
13 Weeds You Can Eat Weeds are everywhere, in abundance. There has to be a reason. Maybe weeds are here to eat! I just can’t believe that God ...
What’s In a Bug Out Bag
Lightweight and Waterproof Backpack A bug out bag is a sturdy but lightweight and waterproof backpack created for the purpose of leaving your house quickly with at least ...
Essential Oils and Pain Relief
Essential oils work extremely well for managing pain relief of all kinds. I have Spinal Stenosis and disc problems in my spine. Anyone who has experienced either of ...
