Mullein is a powerhouse herb with multiple uses. You usually only hear people talking about mullein leaves, but the root and the flowers also hold huge medical benefits for pain and inflammation. We're talking all about all parts of the mullein plant, how to grow it, and how to use it.
Mullein is a powerhouse herb with multiple uses. You usually only hear people talking about mullein leaves, but the root and the flowers also hold huge medical benefits for pain and inflammation. We're talking all about all parts of the mullein plant, how to grow it, and how to use it.
Today I’m sharing 3 ways to use Elderberry that’s NOT syrup! Elderberry syrup has become very popular, but there are many other ways to prepare it. I’m also talking about the dangers of elderberry and what you need to know to stay safe.BIG Failures and BIG Successes || Tour Our Small Scale Herb FarmSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-08-17 | #medicinalherbs #herbfarm #farmfails
Today we're making the most out of some big failures and enjoying some big successes so far this season. This year is a year of learning for us, and a year for building infrastructure.Medicinal Uses For Oregano || Making Oregano TinctureSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-08-01 | #herbalmedicine #oregano #tincturemaking
Oregano is more then a culinary herb. There are many medicinal uses for oregano and we go over them today while making oregano tincture.Harvest Herbs With Me || Medicinal Herb Harvest #herbfarm #medicinalherbs #apothecarySerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-29 | ...Ways to USE Your Herbs || Use What You GROW #herbfarm #homeapothecary #herbalmedicineSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-26 | ...From Herb Farm To Market || Regenerative Herb FarmSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-20 | Watch our herbs go from growing on farm, to harvest, to processing for our soaps, teas, and tinctures, to our apothecary and to market.
Our farm is regenerative. Which means we use practices that feed the Earth, nurture it, and heal it. We use compost that is produced on farm, it feeds the ground and grows the plants, the plants nourish the people and the animals, and the animals produce the compost. And round and round we go.
That produces high quality herbs and potent herbal preparations. Follow along to learn how to grow and prepare your own home apothecary, or comment “Farm Store” to find out where you can buy our herbal products. . . . . . #herbfarm #regenerativeagriculture #familyfarm #herbalfamily #herbalpreparations #homeapothecary #medicinalherbfarm #medicinalherbs #herbaleducationThe BEST Nervous System Herb || Making Blue Vervain TinctureSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-18 | #medicinalherbs #herbfarm #tincturemaking
I found blue vervain on our farm! I harvested it and brought it into the kitchen to make a tincture because it is the best nervous system herb in my opinion.Herbal Infused Soap CuttingSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-14 | ...Helpful Queen Anne’s Lace? Or Deadly Hemlock?Serenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-13 | ...How to Preserve Herbs || Herb DryingSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-12 | ...Herbal PAIN MANAGEMENT || Making Wild Lettuce TinctureSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-11 | #wildmedicinals #herbalmedicine #herbfarm
Join me in making wild lettuce tincture. Wild lettuce is a wonderful pain management herb and can help with pain relief without the dangerous side effects of pharmaceutical pain meds. Learn how to make this super easy tincture to add to your home apothecary.
Let's talk about 3 ways to preserve medicinal herbs to stock your home apothecary. Come with me while I get ready to preserve our oregano, spearmint and hyssop harvest.Herbal Tinctures for GUT HEALTH || Making Single Herb TincturesSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-07-02 | #tincturemaking #guthealth #medicinalherbs
Talking today about how to make herbal tinctures for gut health.Use THIS Herb for WILDFIRE SMOKE || How to Use PlantainSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-06-30 | #herbfarm #wildfiresmoke #plantain
Plantain is an astringent herb that is helpful in healing tissue damage both inside and outside the body. Learn about how this is specifically helpful in the respiratory system, as so many of us are dealing with the effects of wildfire smoke.Mullein Flower Ear Oil || HERBAL REMEDY For Ear PainSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-06-27 | #mullein #herbalmedicine #herbalremedies
Mullein is a versatile herb, but the flowers have they own unique special purpose. They're used for the ears. Come learn all about mullein flowers, how to harvest, and make an ear oil to ease ear pain and congestion.Growing & Using Elecampane || POWERFUL Respiratory Herb BenefitsSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-06-22 | #elecampane #medicinalherbs #herbfarm
Elecampane is a powerful respiratory herb and is super simple to grow is many areas with minimal effort. We’re talking all about this plant and how to grow it.Serenity Hill Farmstead Live StreamSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-06-21 | ...Ways To Use Yarrow || Medicinal Use and Growing GuideSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-06-14 | #wildmedicinals #yarrow #medicinalherbs
A refreshing herbal twist on your average summer iced tea, and a wonderful way to use up all your fresh spearmint. This recipe is delicious with peppermint, orange mint and strawberry mint as well.
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Today I’m harvesting dandelion roots to clear the garden, stock my apothecary, and try dandelion root “coffee” for the first time. I can’t have caffeine anymore, so I’m interested to see if this will be an acceptable substitute. You can use every part of the dandelion and each part has it’s own special benefits.RESPIRATORY RECOVERY Herbal Tea Blend || Making Herbal TeaSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-04-06 | #covidrecovery #herbaltea #herbaltearecipe
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Creating a tea blend to help our family recover fully from Covid has been a vital part of our healing. Especially for me since I was having a lot of inflammatory complications with my cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Today I’m sharing that recipe with you, in the hopes that it will bless your family with healing and comfort too. ****************************************************** 🌿Here’s the recipe:
Equal parts of… Mullein leaf Hyssop (do not use during pregnancy) Marshmallow leaf Tulsi Nettle
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When you're getting started in herbalism, finding high quality books that you can reference back for years to come and not outgrow in 6 months can be difficult to find. I've put together a list of books I feel are excellent options for herbalists of all levels. They include beginning concepts, growing practices, medicine making and more!
Chamomile is a must have in our home apothecary and our herbal business. It has so many properties, it's hard to find a system chamomile isn't helpful with. I'm sharing all about the properties and some of our favorite uses of this gentle but powerful herb.
Y'all, we started a medicinal herb farm! I'm sharing every herb we're planting this year, how we're planning on growing in the future, and how we're maintaining it all.
Today I'm harvesting the spring sap from our white pine trees while it's fresh and still soft. White pine bark, pine gum, and needles are super high in vitamin C and very helpful for thinning thick mucus associated with sinus infections and upper respiratory congestion. That's exactly why I'm after it today. We've been struggling with the after affects of....a certain virus. I'm sharing how I harvest the herb, make this specific tincture, and resources available for you to learn more about herbal medicine making.
Some of the links listed above may contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our farm!Making Medicine || Single Herb TincturesSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-03-18 | ...Meat Rabbit Questions AnsweredSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-23 | ...Herbal Soap Cutting || Growing Herbal Business #herbalsoap #medicinalherbfarm #holistichealthcareSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-18 | ...Rocket Stove Build || Off Grid Stove || Making Maple SyrupSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-15 | ...Tapping Maple TreesSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-12 | ...Apothecary Art || Canning PantrySerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-10 | ...Growing to Can 1000 jars || 2023 Seed HaulSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-02-08 | #seedstarting #seedhaul #growingfood
We’re ready to start our 2023 growing season and get our shelves filled with 1000 jars of homegrown home canned goodness. This is everything we pitched to add to our current seed stock, to help us get to that goal.
Getting 150 plants ready to start by cold stratifying, or mimicking winter conditions. These perennial herbs need a dormant state before they germinate.
To read more about cold stratification: serenityhillfarmstead.com/cold-stratifying-seeds Check your local state extension office for details about cold stratification in your growing zone. Illinois Extension Office: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2022-01-27-seed-stratification-what-seeds-require-cold-treatment Bootstrapfarmer trays: bootstrapfarmer.com/collections/allBig Mama Saga Part 2 || Draining WATER BELLY || Heart Failure In ChickensSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-01-24 | ...Big Mama Saga Part 1 || Diagnosing Water Belly || Heart Failure In ChickensSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-01-19 | ...Monthly Grocery Shopping On A Budget || Losing HALF Our Grocery BudgetSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-01-18 | #costcohaul #monthlygroceryshopping #grocerybudget
This month I need to adjust our grocery budget to $800 or less for our family of 6 with varying allergies and nutritional needs. It’s a challenge, but we can do it.
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🌿Join Us On Instagram: instagram.com/serenity_hill_farmstead_Making Elecampane TinctureSerenity Hill Farmstead2023-01-15 | ...🌿Making Goldenrod Tincture🌿Serenity Hill Farmstead2022-10-07 | ...August JAMboree || Gluten Free Blueberry Jam Muffins || FOR JARS GiveawaySerenity Hill Farmstead2022-08-30 | These muffins can be made gluten free with 1:1 flour or with all purpose flour. Add more or less jam as you prefer the flavor to be a stronger or lighter flavor. Here’s the recipe:
4 c flour 2 sugar 1 tsp salt 2Tbs baking powder A bunch of cinnamon Splash of vanilla 1 cup oil or butter 2/3 ish of blueberry jam 2/3 c milk 4 eggs Chocolate chips to taste