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The Licorice Root Salve Experiment: What Went Wrong (and What I Learned)
Licorice root seemed perfect for salve—until it wasn’t. A behind-the-scenes look at anhydrous formulas, chemistry, and hard-won clarity.
Crystal Wubbels
Feb 93 min read
Healing from the Earth: 5 Must-Have Herbal Salves for Your Home Apothecary
5 Herbal Salves and Their Uses: Dandelion, Cayenne, Black Walnut, Comfrey, and Lavender.
Crystal Wubbels
Jun 7, 20254 min read
Medicinal Marvels of Mint Leaves: What This Garden Takeover Is Actually Good For
Mint took over my Nebraska garden and I let it. Here's what I actually use it for — tea, sunburn baths, tinctures, and yes, mojitos — and the science behind why it works.
Crystal Wubbels
Oct 3, 20234 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Tarragon: The Herb That Won't Commit and Why I Keep Planting It Anyway
French tarragon is fussy, frost-sensitive, and absolutely worth it. Here's why it goes sparse in year two, what actually helps (heavy mulch, south bed), and how it ends up in my Garden Glow cold process soap every fall.
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Sep 26, 20234 min read
Embracing the Radiant Allure: Unveiling the Uses and Benefits of Goldenrod
Embracing the Radiant Allure: Unveiling the Uses and Benefits of Goldenrod
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Embracing Rosemary: A Journey into Its Uses, Benefits, and Botanical Wonders
Embracing Rosemary: A Journey into Its Uses, Benefits, and Botanical Wonders
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Natural Wonders of Lavender: The Power of Lavender Salve
Unveiling the Natural Wonders of Lavender: The Power of Lavender Salve
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Aug 16, 20233 min read
The Medicinal Marvels of Dandelions and the Healing Power of Dandelion Salve
The Medicinal Marvels of Dandelions and the Healing Power of Dandelion Salve
Crystal Wubbels
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Versatility of Everyday Weeds
Unveiling the Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Versatility of Everyday Weeds
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Dandelion Salve for Aches & Pains: A Natural DIY from Garden to Jar
Discovering Natural Relief: Dandelion Salve for Aches and Pains
Crystal Wubbels
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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