Nettle & Honey for Allergy Relief

A repost from the archives with an update at the end.   Allergy season is upon us.   I have a simple herbal tonic that I make every year to help prevent and alleviate the misery of sneezing, itchy eyes, and so forth that plagues members of my family.  First I make a nettle infused vinegar and then mix that with local...

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Springtime Thoughts

I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~ Ruth StoutSpring is in the air here at The Still Room.  Lavender, sage, and rue are in bloom much to the butterflies and bees delight, as well as mine!  I planted basil, dill, parsley, Greek oregano, sweet marjoram, thyme, and rosemary in the raised beds and scattered an assortment of herb seeds throughout the front gate garden.  I...

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Easter Wishes

I pray your Easter is filled with love, joy, peace, and the blessed hope of new life! He is ris...

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