Herb Garden

By Erin Huffstetler | 12/03/2017 | 2 Comments

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Use dried flowers and Epsom salt to whip up a quick batch of tub tea to enjoy yourself, or give as a gift. You can even use dried flowers from your garden. I have two tub tea blends to share with you. They both smell amazing and will do wonderful things for your skin.

Peppermint Ice Cream with Fresh Mint

By Erin Huffstetler | 07/16/2017 | No Comments

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Treat your taste buds to homemade peppermint ice cream made with fresh mint. It's just the thing to help you cool off on a hot summer day. Here's the recipe.

Peppermint Bark with Fresh Mint

By Erin Huffstetler | 07/11/2017 | No Comments

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Peppermint bark doesn't have to be something you only enjoy during the holidays. Use fresh mint from your garden to make this summertime version.

How to Make Peppermint Extract

By Erin Huffstetler | 06/21/2017 | 13 Comments

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Have peppermint growing in your garden? Go pick some, and use it to make your own peppermint extract. It makes a great gift during the holidays. Here’s what you do:

How to Dry Herbs in a Dehydrator

By Erin Huffstetler | 07/09/2014 | 6 Comments

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Buying herbs always leaves me with sticker shock, so I try to grow as many of my own as I can. This time of year we pick herbs as we need them ... A few basil leaves for tomato sauce ... A big handful of dill for our salad dressing ... A couple sage leaves...