The only way forward is to revive the small-scale farming movement for soil regeneration and community sustainability.

A homestead is a place where you engage everything in your toolbox to mimic nature in order to nourish the family, land and community throug

Actions: Rich in iron, calcium & silica Safe to consume in large amounts Infusion makes effective hair rinse Juice of leaf cures nettle sting

Actions: Anti-viral Its effect on the hormone melatonin makes it useful for jetlag Influences brain chemistry Anti-depressant (Do not combine w other anti-depressants) Results can take 6 weeks Treats: Mild to moderate depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Nervous exhaustion Mood during menopause

Actions: Grows like crazy, better in pot Safe for children Improves appetite & digestive health Aid to weight loss

Actions: Dabbed infusion on a cold sore or insect bite to bring quick relief Bitter-lemon taste used in liqueurs, digestifs (incl Benedictine) Relaxant Quiets the heart and overactive mind Antispasmodic Antiviral (Topical)

Echinacea Purpurea Part Used: Whole Plant Height: 4ft tall Preparation: Strongest medicinal activity is in the extracts of the freshly...

Actions: Combine w Ginger Any age can take Add to bath for children (soothing & relax) Soothes colic & teething

Actions: Culinary herb Anti-microbial Anti-oxidant Astringent

Actions: Cardiovascular First Aid & Wound Healing Digestive Respiratory

Actions Stops bleeding Wound Healing Promotes menstrual regularity & reduces heavy bleeding

Actions Soothing, calming (flower soothes the skin) Digestive & Respiratory UTIs and cystitis High level of anti-oxidants

Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa) Part Used: Flowers, leaves, seeds Height: 3ft tall Preparation: Culinary & in beverages (edible...

Actions Tonic that clears the mind Lowers blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Stabilizes blood sugar levels

Our mission is to promote community sufficiency and generational involvement by developing homes that thrive in harmony with soil, sun & ...