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The following is extracts form some of Isabell’s writings – 2011. How many edible weeds do you know in your garden or area? I encourage you to know an alternative food source in your surrounds and be better prepared for possible future failures in food supply. Dandelion Several edible weeds can provide benefits to …
How many edible weeds do you know – December 2018 Read More »
In Isabell’s Herb and Self-Sufficiency books she writes about the value of weeds. “Weeds are generally regarded as plants to despise and pull out of the garden. For many years, in countries that have enjoyed prosperity and plenty, people have overlooked the importance of weeds as food. In many third-world countries, the gathering of weeds and …
Summer is on it’s way, and below are some beneficial food and drink ideas. Pomegranate fruit Pomegranates (Punica granatum) have been in season and we have been enjoying the fruit, and even more so, as we read about the health benefits. Pomegranate is a small tree, which can be pruned to keep to shrub size, …
Planting a garden with food potential is one of the most valuable things we can do. [Just some quick house keeping: For those of you who are on our emailing list. It has been brought to our attention that some times our Newsletter does not get delivered to your ‘In Box’ but may arrive in …
Create A Herb Garden, For Health And Healing Isabell loved to encourage people to start a herb garden as an important part of their home garden. She believed herbs were given to us for our health and healing. If possible create a herb garden close to the kitchen, so that the herbs are near by for …
Create A Herb Garden, For Health And Healing – May 2018 Read More »
Are you looking to boost your brain and improve overall wellness? Below are some excerpts from Isabell’s writings about some plats that you may like to know more about. Chia and omega-3 fatty acids Research on chia done by Dr. Wayne Coates of Arizona, found that the seed offer excellent balanced omega-3 fatty acids and …
Do you prefer Prevention above Treatment? Isabell loved to use herbs every day to support the bodies functions to stay healthy. She believed in prevention above treatment. In her 3rd book How can I be prepared with Self-Sufficiency and Survival Foods? under the chapter Make herbs a part of your survival plan Isabel writes There are few …
Do you prefer Prevention above Treatment? – April 2018 Read More »
Welcome from everyone at ‘Shipards Herb Farm (herbs-to-use.com)’ and ‘Herbs are Special’. The new year has been very busy and we are excited to share these great specials with you. Turmeric: A Natural Antifungal After reading “The Yeast Connection” by W.G. Crook, M.D. Isabell researched turmeric for its benefits in fighting candida. Turmeric is a …
Everyone from ‘Shipards Herb Farm’ and ‘Herbs are Special’ would like to welcome you to our new websites and newsletters – Christmas Food Ideas. It’s hard to believe it’s nearly Christmas again. It has been a busy year for the farm. We have had many groups, families, couples and individuals visit the farm in 2017. It …