Category Archives: Natural Remedy

Mid-summer’s Dream: The Fairy Garden

With the boys gone for the summer, and Clay focused on the shed (passed final inspection, yea!) I had to find a way to occupy myself. So I immediately thought of the standard project for lonely moms: The Fairy Garden. What?!? … Continue reading

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When Trees Hug Back – Pine Resin Salve

We are usually all about edible landscaping at the Tropical Homestead, but in this post we pay homage to the pine tree and natural remedies. I found a website, Bear Medicine Herbals, extolling the virtues of Pine Pitch Salve and was … Continue reading

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