If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics? – Marie Dressler Using essential oils for ants is a safe, natural alternative to harsh chemical sprays. Ants are quite useful in the garden. Their nests help to aerate the soil and they feed on many insect pests, […]
The Three Best Essential Oils For Wasp Stings
Of all the plagues that Heavens has sent, A wasp is most impertinent. – John Gray, Fables, 1727 There are many essential oils for wasp stings the family herbalist can use, both as a first aid treatment, and to speed up healing. Here’s our pick of the three best oils to use. How To Use […]
The Three Best Essential Oils For Bee Stings
There are many essential oils for bee stings, both as a first aid treatment, and to speed up healing. Here’s our pick of the three best oils to use, and how. Full merrily the humble-bee doth sing, Till he hath lost his honey and his sting; And being once subdued in armed tail, Sweet honey […]
Natural Sore Throat Remedies: A Guide For Family Herbalists
Looking for a safe, natural approach to sore throats? The family herbalist has a plethora of natural sore throat remedies at her disposal. In this in-depth training guide we explore the broader context of herbal approaches, and proven remedies used by contemporary herbalists. A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that […]
All-Purpose Vegetable Seasoning With Fresh or Dried Herbs
Growing your own herbs and vegetables means you always have an endless repertoire of new tastes and flavours to thrill your taste buds. This all purpose vegetable seasoning recipe is a case in point. What’s more, this recipe is packed with health boosting anti-oxidants. I started experimenting with all-purpose blends when I got tired of […]
How To Create Your Own Gourmet Herb and Spice Seasoning Blends
With a mere handful of carefully constructed herb and spice seasoning blends you will be able to create a nearly endless variety of nutritious gourmet meals at will. Dishes that will, without fail, get you compliments galore! What’s more, homemade seasoning blends are sought after gifts and products to make and sell. As busy cooks […]
The Classic Bouquet Garni Recipe With A Modern Twist
The classic bouquet garni recipe is a powerful flavour building tool. It’s a quick and easy way to add dimension and depth to casseroles, stews, slow-cooker dishes, crock-pots, potjiekos, soups, and my personal favourite – oven baked vegetables. And you only need three herbs to make the classic recipe… parsley, thyme and bay. To put […]