Simple to make, herbal liniments are a great element for any home first aid cabinet!  

September is traditionally a harvest month, an ideal time to finish gathering goodies from your garden and transform them into provisions that will provide nourishment and enjoyment all winter long.  Here are some simple herbal products that you can create and enjoy throughout the winter months.  Make extra and you’ll have a head start on the holiday season, they make wonderful gifts!

Mother’s Day offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the most cherished women in our lives. Whether she’s a friend, aunt, grandma, sister, or mother, these recipes will surely express your loving gratitude.

The mere thought of oils, vinegars, butters, and salts infused with the essence of savory herbs is enough to make the taste buds swoon.  Simple to concoct, these preparations are eminently useful for creating flavorful dressings, marinades, rubs, beverages, vinaigrettes, sauces, and so much more.

Calendula is one of my very favorite herbs. The cheerful orange and yellow blossoms look gorgeous in the garden and are incredibly versatile in an array of preparations.

Lip balm is truly one of the easiest and most inexpensive beauty products to create at home. Not only is crafting your own surprisingly simple, you’ll have full control over all of the ingredients and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re putting pure, natural, and organic elements on your lips!