Fledglings (for kids) – Page 6 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Lotion Bars Made from Calendula Oil

Sometimes I hesitate to strain and finish my products because the herbs in the oil are so pretty. This particular oil infusion contained comfrey leaf, calendula , and yarrow harvested from the garden last summer. I am just getting around to making salves from it. Infused oils are one of the easiest things to make.Continue reading “Lotion Bars Made from Calendula Oil”

Candied Orange Peel

I can’t believe we never tried to make these before. Not just because they are so easy and kid friendly but also because candied orange peel tastes fantastic. They are pretty too and would make a great gift (especially if they were dipped in dark chocolate). We are each eating about one orange and day.Continue reading “Candied Orange Peel”

Aromatic Beads Made From Dried Herbs

I am amazed at the ideas I find online sometimes. This is such a simple and easy project to do with older children. Just be aware that beads can be a choking hazard and that these ones should not be teethed on either. Depending on your ingredients they may break or crumble over time or withContinue reading “Aromatic Beads Made From Dried Herbs”

The Herb Fairies Have Arrived

There are two things that I have been resisting for way too long. Buying the Herb Fairies series of books and formally apprenticing my girls in herbal medicine. I started studying herbal medicine when I was twelve years old. I am glad that I did not really start our formal studies any sooner as theContinue reading “The Herb Fairies Have Arrived”

Yummy Elder Berry Gummies

Elder berry syrup is not popular in my household. I had to come up with an alternative that my girls would like. Shall I say love, because to them these gummies are almost like candy. This recipes makes a lot, enough for weeks if you can keep them from growing mold and bacteria. Microbes love gelatinContinue reading “Yummy Elder Berry Gummies”