The Herb Factory's blog about herbs and tinctures
Garlic Elixir | Recipe with garlic and honey
I’ve fallen hard for fresh garlic. I know it’s not ideal to chew on garlic cloves and then socialize, but I almost can’t help myself. To mitigate the odor, I...
Garlic Elixir | Recipe with garlic and honey
I’ve fallen hard for fresh garlic. I know it’s not ideal to chew on garlic cloves and then socialize, but I almost can’t help myself. To mitigate the odor, I...
Warming Juniper Oil | Recipe
I see a symbolism in the fact that juniper oil feels so powerful when applied to the skin. The power of the oil can be seen as an expression of...
Warming Juniper Oil | Recipe
I see a symbolism in the fact that juniper oil feels so powerful when applied to the skin. The power of the oil can be seen as an expression of...
Elderberry Syrup | Recipe
In September it is time to carefully harvest the elderberries and make elderberry syrup. The berries should be black and shiny. Not unripe - but not overripe either. Check out...
Elderberry Syrup | Recipe
In September it is time to carefully harvest the elderberries and make elderberry syrup. The berries should be black and shiny. Not unripe - but not overripe either. Check out...
Marigold Ointment | Recipe | Make your own oint...
Marigold is a beloved skin care herb among us herbalists. Making your own marigold ointment is not difficult. It makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one....
Marigold Ointment | Recipe | Make your own oint...
Marigold is a beloved skin care herb among us herbalists. Making your own marigold ointment is not difficult. It makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one....
When Rakija saved the wedding | Read about Alek...
Read about Aleksandra's miracle cure for colds. I’ve lived in Croatia long enough now to understand that rakija (homemade spirits, preferably plum brandy) is needed in all situations. This story...
When Rakija saved the wedding | Read about Alek...
Read about Aleksandra's miracle cure for colds. I’ve lived in Croatia long enough now to understand that rakija (homemade spirits, preferably plum brandy) is needed in all situations. This story...
Apitherapy in Slovenia | Beekeeping 2.0
Are you also deeply fascinated by bees and beekeeping? I had already heard about apitherapy and was very pleasantly surprised when I saw the opportunity to visit Andreja and her...
Apitherapy in Slovenia | Beekeeping 2.0
Are you also deeply fascinated by bees and beekeeping? I had already heard about apitherapy and was very pleasantly surprised when I saw the opportunity to visit Andreja and her...