Many people unfortunately know all too well what it’s like to suffer with allergies. There can be several root causes of what may trigger an allergic response in the body. Many times this means avoiding a certain food such as peanuts or seafood. For others this could bring about a lot of symptoms in the […]
Is it really just a “red meat allergy?”
Most of my life growing up I loved to sink my teeth into a juicy steak. I would say I was a “meat and potatoes” kind of girl. I also have always loved to be outside whether it be gardening, raising herbs or caring for chickens. Unfortunately, there is a tiny but diabolical insect […]
Easy Gluten Free Muffins!
This is a very versatile recipe because it can be adapted to be either sweet or savory! What you need: 2 cups gluten free oat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 4 Tablespoons honey 2/3 cup milk or dairy free milk 1 cup of blueberries (may also […]
Going Gluten Free the easy way!
Who doesn’t love a nice warm slice of homemade bread? I admit that used to be one of my favorite things to make and enjoy. Especially with some home grown jam slathered on top! But what should you do if for some reason you aren’t able to eat as much or any gluten as you […]
Make your own colloidal silver
Colloidal silver has been used for many years for it’s antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Prior to the year 1938 , colloidal silver was used in the medical community often for its antibiotic properties. And then with the advent of Penicillin it became less used but is still considered an excellent antibiotic and very safe […]
The amazing wound healer, Comfrey!
I have to admit I’ve put off writing an article about this herb because it has a little bit of controversy surrounding it but the herb is such a miraculous medicinal herb that I just couldn’t “NOT” write about it. Comfrey, also known as Symphytum offinale is indigenious to Europe and naturalized in the United […]
What’s the difference in garden seeds?
Spring is finally here! If you’re a gardener at heart you probably can’t wait to get your hands into some dirt and wait expectantly for those little sprouts to start poking through the soil. As you’re thumbing through the seed catalog or the garden aisle at the store you may see different names on the […]
The Avian Flu Symptoms and Prevention
This week put many poultry keepers on alert when an outbreak of the Avian Flu was discovered in a Tyson plant in Tennessee. This was the first time this Virus has been detected in our state although there were outbreaks in other states in the country last year. The virus can be catastrophic […]
Natural strategies to stop the cough!
Does this scenario sound familiar? You are getting over a cold or flu and beginning to feel somewhat human again and night time begins to fall and that old annoying tickle in the throat begins to rear it’s ugly head. As you are laying your head down to sleep you are into a full blown all out […]
Flying Predators and your flock
We’ve just weathered another storm! Anytime you have chickens or any type of bird you will always have to contend with predators. We thought we had a fairly safe set up. We have smaller wire at the bottom of the pen and electric wire running across the top. I am constantly monitoring for anything […]
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