Well, we just made up a batch of lemon balm popsicles. Not only are they delicious and cooling they are also soothing and calming. With all the excitement and activity of summer, some lemon balm can help bring the kids’ energy down a bit and allow them to settle into a quiet afternoon activity.

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with iced teas. I’ve found it’s great to have teas in the refrigerator to satisfy our thirst. Then we don’t reach for fruit juice quite as often...

We have been having some hot spring days here in Washington this past week or so, and luckily there have still been some dandelions in full bloom. This has allowed us to enjoy a wonderful hot weather treat… dandelion lemonade.

An  herbal treat that we have made every year since we first learned about it. One of LearningHerbs' first newsletters. Rose petal honey is an herbal creation everyone should try...

This year I’ve been doing some new things with nettle and dandelion, and trying to find ways to get these nourishing herbs into my children’s diet. Well, I know my son loves cheese soufflé, and I found a recipe for nettle soufflé so I decided to try it out...

So, here’s another quick and easy tasty dandelion recipe that offers a use for those beautiful, nutritious open yellow flowers… cookies!

Dandelion is tenacious, despite many folk’s best efforts to eradicate it from their lawns, and thankfully so since it has so much to offer.  But, I was going to tell you about fritters!

Today we had fun coloring eggs with natural dyes. This is a fun alternative to the store bought dyes. My kids enjoyed seeing the colors made from our food...

This herbal liniment was first concocted by a famous old herbalist named Dr.  Jethro Kloss, hence its name. The herbs included have antiseptic, warming, stimulating, and anti-inflammatory properties. They will also help increase circulation in areas where muscles are sore...

This recipe was shared with us by "Wildman" Steve Brill. It is a REALLY easy recipe and is a wonderful way to get all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from chickweed...