Back to Natural Basics: Gardening on the Homestead

If there's anything I've learned over the course of the almost past two years since I started this blog, it's that good things come to those who wait. Well, I'm not good about waiting patiently, so maybe I should say that good things come to those who stick it out and stay the course the … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: Gardening on the Homestead

Back to Natural Basics: The Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a leafy, flowering plant that produces clusters of yellowish-greenish-purple flowers. The root is the part of the plant that's used for cooking or for medicinal purposes. Ginger can be consumed in its raw form, dried (as a spice), and as a liquid extract. The less processing of ginger, the better; however, manufacturers have … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: The Benefits of Ginger