The girls are really busy this week learning about Dandelion. We finished the last book in the Herb Fairies series. I set aside one day a week to learn about herbal medicine with them. The morning starts by looking at the live plant in detail and visiting it in the garden to learn about itsContinue reading “Studying Herbal Medicine Resources for Young and Elementary Aged Kids.”
Monthly Archives: May 2020
“Anti-viral”Pastilles (BURDOCK)
Do you know what an herbal pastille is? I did not and only discovered them recently. Like electuaries (herbal honeys) they are a great way to get herbs into older children. You can use many bases like dried fruit, nut butters . For a throat lozenge honey is used to make them. I have beenContinue reading ““Anti-viral”Pastilles (BURDOCK)”
Lilac Simple Syrup and Scones
My girls needed something really special to happen this week. So we had a surprise tea party complete with vintage gloves and fancy hats. I have been reading a lot about lilacs being used in things like jelly. I decided to experiment by making two things. Lilac scones (gluten free) Preheat oven to 350 1/2Continue reading “Lilac Simple Syrup and Scones”
Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy 