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Winter Health

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  Winter Garden The gardens are beautiful in every season. I appreciate living in the mid-west where we have all four seasons to enjoy. Winters can be harsh here in Missouri, but they are also beautiful. I like to go with the flow of the seasons with my health and wellness path. Winter is a great time of nourishing rest for our bodies. Winter is the season for eating slow foods and drinking nourishing hot drinks. I am a certified herbalist. But, I do not re-invent the wheel when it comes to herbal education. I love to share other herbalist information. Here are a few links that are excellent reads for the season of winter health and wellness: Wintergreen Botanicals  shares about choosing the right immune support for your needs. Other great links on this site include: Building Resistance and Resilience   Fire Cider Recipes Lung Support Benefits of Mushrooms Immune Teas Elder and Immune Health Cocoa Tea Recipe Winter Newsletter Greenhouse Another awesome source is Herbs with Rosalee . So
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Sowers of Good Seed

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  Heritage Home~Place Wow! It has been a very long time since I posted. Last year the world was going through things. We also did not have any classes throughout 2020. We are grateful for a new year of blessings.  The gardens are in full swing here on our little farmette.  We have had a lot of rain in June....A LOT!  Amazingly though, the gardens are still producing their beauty and bounty. Throughout the course of COVID-19 shutdowns and  quarantines, there has been a lot of time for reflection. Many families were affected by the virus as well as the changes in dynamics of how we live.   It is now a time of renewal. Many things have changed, but, that is not necessarily all bad. Renewal of all areas of who we are...spirit, soul and body will give us a fresh start with renewed ways of living. Let us be mindful; be present; be kind; be humble; be compassionate; be determined; be strong....just be sowers of good seed on good ground. Enjoy the moments. Enjoy the conversations. Enjoy the ai
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  As we begin a new season, we are putting together new  "The Herbal Life"  classes/workshops that will  cover many topics concerning  health and wellness. Our classes/workshops are scheduled as  all day 'come and go' events two times a month.  Follow us on FACEBOOK for dates and times. Fall is a beautiful season here on the home-place.  We love sharing the variety of colors and fragrances  in the gardens! We love spending time in the gardens watching the birds, bees and butterflies. The hummingbirds will be leaving us very soon. The finches and other birds are feasting on  the bountiful seeds from sunflowers, coneflowers and zinnias. We have various 'settee' spots for everyone to enjoy. The vintage camper spot is a favorite area to visit with friends and family. The vintage camper is also a learning center for children.  Hubby's Chickens are right in the middle of the gardens. Colors of Fall! I grow many herbs in grow bags. I love sunflowers of all sizes
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The Home Apothecary

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Elderberry Syrup Preparation I love making herb and food medicinal preparations! It amazes me that herbs, spices and wholefoods can actually tone and strengthen your body to heal itself in many situations. As an herbalist, it is so much fun to share with others  the amazing benefits of incorporating herbs, spices  and whole foods into one's daily health plan. We are not quite through the winter season here in Missouri. Even though the days are getting longer, they can still be dreary and cold!  Getting out and about in the winter  weather is quite challenging at times.  But, there is beauty during the winter as well.  It is a needful time for nature, and it is a needful time for people. Nature is resting.  It is her season to be quiet and withdrawn. Her roots are preparing for spring.  The natural way of things for people during the winter season, is a time of rest and reflection. It is a time to physically replenish with warming nutriti
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Winter Garden

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Winter Gardens These two cuties are sitting in my open face Garden Shed. They aren't too happy about winter it seems. Here are a few winter garden pictures. Heritage Home~Place Country Shoppe My little herbal shoppe is heated.  So it is quite cozy in there! This little vintage camper is in the midst of the gardens. It is a super cute place to hang out with friends! I love decorating with rustic implements... The rustier the better! The Hosta Beds The little wagon green house in the back will be growing spinach and lettuce soon! I will plant and cover the wagon and have early greens! This old washtub grows beautiful flowers! I have many settees all over the gardens! No one sitting here today! Brrrrr…. I clean up the garden beds before winter,  but, I do leave a few flower beds untouched so the little creatures have winte
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Herbs and Health in the Garden

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Grandson John 2016 Here is a little fella just learning about dirt and plants! We are never to young or old to learn about the wonderful  and miraculous natural world that we live in! We should always be in awe of God's creation! Our up-coming spring classes/workshops are geared to introduce the world of early spring weeds.  We will also spend time in the gardens for the early stages of spring planting. “Herbs & Health in the Garden”  Spring Class/Workshop Series  March 15 & 29 ~ April 12 & 26 ~ May 10 & 24  10:00 am – 4 pm  The natural world is our 'garden'!  Herbs--plants, roots, mushrooms, trees & their fruits--are an integral part of our enjoyment  as well as our health and wellness allies! But, how to implement nature's bounty into our everyday lifestyle and  personal health plan can be overwhelming. Early spring is a great time to learn about the 'wild weeds' and their health benefits.  Join me her
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Herbs and Health in the Kitchen

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The 'hearth' of the home is in the kitchen! Spending time in the kitchen preparing meals with the family is a wonderful way to build relationships as well as make delicious healthy foods! Hubby is the main chef in our kitchen. I like to make healthy food variations to add to his wonderful meals! I'm always making cultured foods such as: Kombucha, Kefir, Cultured Veges along with many recipes made with these cultured basics. I also love making Sour Dough Bread along with various recipes using this delicious bread. I think by far my favorite things to prepare are Herbal Teas and Herbal Medicinals! Each week I have opened up my kitchen to demonstrate and share recipes that help add extra nutrition to our everyday meals. It is also a fun way to spend time with friends and family! I also share hand-outs and of course Tasters! Follow Heritage Home~Place on FB for more information about these weekly  Herbs and Health In the
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