Health

 Growing Purple Cone Flower (Echinacea) I am pretty excited about what just popped up, especially since I thought it wasn’t going to germinate.  About a month ago, my purple cone flower started to emerge, much to my surprise, since the seeds were planted in the spring. Echinacea is actually native to North America, which is
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The Power of Calendula Calendula is fast becoming one of my favorite flowers.  Really, there is not much not to like about this little, power-packed posey. Calendula is a member of the daisy family.  Maybe that is why I like it so much.  I have always loved daisies, they seem so whimsical and carefree. Calendula
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  Maybe I am biased (ok, not maybe, I  am), but goat milk soap is the best soap I have ever used. Where to begin?  As Mary Poppins would say, the beginning is a very good place to start. Let’s start with the ingredients in your typical store bought soap.  Contrary to many of the
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Harvesting is in full swing here on the farm.  Not only are we pickling, dehydrating, and freezing veggies, but we are also selling them.  Last weekend, I spent a few hours with my youngest daughter meeting so many new people at the Bridge City Farmer’s Market while selling our chemical free veggies and goat milk
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Low-Carb, Gluten-Free “Oatmeal” Something that I have been missing on chilly mornings is oatmeal, but since I have taken grains out of my diet, that hasn’t been an option.  So as with so many of my favorites, I have had to modify my recipes.  This one is even better than regular oatmeal.  At least I
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With Nature-Based Experiential Learning It is no secret that kids today have lost a connection to nature.  Parents feel the pressure to keep kids in organized sports, lessons, and structured activities of every kind to keep them “busy.”  While there is nothing wrong with these activities, it can lead to over-scheduling and a loss of
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Creating a homestead that is self sustaining is one of our major goals here at Chosen Weeds.   I am very purposeful about the plants that will be growing on the farm.  They need to fill multiple p fill multiple purposes including, but not limited to;  medical, food, attracting beneficial insects and other animals,  good
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“Forget everything you thought you knew about holiday feasting, because we’re breaking down the biggest Thanksgiving nutrition myths. While everyone else is filling their plates with wild abandon come Thanksgiving, the more health-minded of us will try to make the best choices possible. Although, are sweet potatoes really better than white potatoes? Is loading your
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[Guest Post by Katie Jones] It’s a fact that multitudes of products used for various house cleaning jobs contain chemicals. There’s no denying that these chemicals are indeed effective for cleaning but many homeowners overlook their side effects. They are mostly irritants and can  cause serious and permanent damage to your health if exposed for
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