Life on an 1800s Farm in Effingham New Hampshire
We've had a number of customers who love our ointments asking us for pet care products. Our first one is here! We've just come out with our Calendula Ointment for pets. It's great for minor skin issues and paw dryness. A little goes a long way so use sparingly. It is best to avoid licking of course but we do know that animal will lick things so we have of course not put any … [Read more...]
Healing From Nature Did you know from weeds such as the common dandelion to easily grown flowers such as calendula or mint, you can have a natural medicine chest growing in your own backyard? Below you will find a list of 10 common weeds and garden herbs that you can plant and harvest right out of your garden. If not in your garden, then these healing herbs can be found on … [Read more...]
Plant calendula and spread a little happiness in your garden next year. Calendula is one of the easiest herbs to grow as it can tolerate many soils, and is drought resistant. Calendula grows up to 24 inches and they make great border plants. Just find a spot that could use a bit of color. Sow your seeds in Spring. Calendula does best in a sunny location, but can be planted … [Read more...]
Our Favorites: Top Ten Herbs at Cloverleaf Farm A hundred years ago, and even further back, a garden was kept outside the kitchen for medicine. The women of the era knew which plants produced the proper medicinal benefit for just about everything. They were the “doctor” of the house. Plants that could not be grown in the garden would be sought after in woods, and fields. The … [Read more...]
People on thyroid medication can now use our anti-viral and herpes healing salve! For years our best selling Lemon Balm Ointment and other lemon balm products have been helping people with cold sores, herpes, shingles and other anti-viral needs. Unfortunately if you are taking Synthroid, Levothyroxine or other thryoid medications you shouldn't have prolonged exposure to lemon … [Read more...]
