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What is Grain Alcohol? If you’re preserving your precious herbs, you’ll want to know the best alcohol for tinctures. Grain alcohol is typically called “Ethanol” or “Ethyl Alcohol” in a …

What is Tincture? Herbal tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts typically made by soaking herbs in some form of alcohol, although other mediums may be used. A super easy method for …

We often wonder which preservation and cooking methods yields the highest nutrients in foods and herbs. So while harvesting and preparing our rosemary, I dug into the research on dried …

There are a number of ways to preserve rosemary. As with other herbs and vegetables, rosemary preservation extends the life and use of the herb and its many wonderful benefits. …

Microgreens, tiny but mighty, have gained popularity in the world of health foods and culinary arts. The vibrant color of these delicate but powerful morsels add substantial nutrients to just …

Gardeners who grow their own food have access to some of the healthiest and most delicious foods possible. You’ve probably heard of polyphenols and flavonoids as something healthy, but what …

The broccoli microgreens nutrients and health benefits can vary, depending on which growing mediums are used. Naturally, this applies to all foods where the nutritional profiles of growing environments can …

Microgreens have emerged as nutritional giants in the culinary world, offering a compact source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Just about any edible plant seed can be grown as a …

What Are Basil Microgreens, and Are They Healthier Than Basil Leaves? Basil microgreens are young basil plants, harvested just after the first true leaves have developed. Basil microgreens benefits are …

Derived from the Tagetes species, this aromatic and pungent tea is a treasure trove of health benefits and cultural significance. While not as commonly known or used for its medicinal …