November 2019 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Butter Up With Sage

I make this a lot because it is so versatile and will last in the refrigerator for months. It is a good substitute for all those dried particles in you cabinet that pass as spices. It contributes a lot of flavor, freshness, and “green” to those fall meals. It can dress up any protein, vegetableContinue reading “Butter Up With Sage”

Fabulous Find (Saint John Wort Tincture)

I retired from midwifery a year after I moved into my house. All the herbs and equipment went into the basement. 12 years later while purging and cleaning I found a jar that was in pretty sad shape. The lid was actually glued to the top. I pried it off and saw the ruby redContinue reading “Fabulous Find (Saint John Wort Tincture)”

Herbal Honey

The weather is colder, some days are grey, the garden is in hibernation, and I am stuck inside wondering what to do. I miss creating my formulas already. Thank goodness I discovered the idea of herbal honey. They are very popular at the farmer’s market. I had an “I can make that myself moment”. TurmericContinue reading “Herbal Honey”

Waste Not Want Not (Winter Glycerites)

Fall is a great time to think ahead and prepare for the cold and flu season. Extracts using glycerin are the perfect option for children and individuals wishing to avoid alcohol. Glycerin alone is antimicrobial, antiseptic and a great preservative. It dilutes well with water without change, is very soothing to body tissues (when diluted), and naturallyContinue reading “Waste Not Want Not (Winter Glycerites)”