The Earth Thyme Blog Collection

It is "Mozzie" Time - Making a Citronella Candle and a Simple Syrup.

by Sue Adair January 30, 2023

It is "Mozzie" Time - Making a Citronella Candle and a Simple Syrup.

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread serious diseases. Instead of reaching for chemical sprays, some gardeners grow citronella plants to repel mosquitoes naturally.

Posted in Beauty, Candles, Citronella, Food and Beverage, Health, Mosquitos, Simple Syrup

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Facial Skin Care - Natural Choices

by Sue Adair January 23, 2023

Caring for your Face: Glow, Brighten and Lighten.

Herbs for Health and Beauty

Posted in Acne, Apple Cider VIngar, Astringents, Beauty, Blemish, Buttermilk, Cleaning Cream, Cleansing Face, Cucumber, Egg WHite, Facial Skin Care, Health, Herb Milk, herbal steaming, Herbs, Natural Remidies, Oatmeal, Patch Test, Pimples, Problem Skin, Rainwater, Rosewater, Soapwort, Strawberries

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Start your Apothecary Kitchen

by Sue Adair January 20, 2023

How to best prepare Herbs you will use in various DIY beauty preparations.

Making up simple beauty recipes, uses various methods to prepare the herbs.

Posted in Beauty, Cold Infusion, Compresses, Decoction, Essential Oils, Health, Herb cream, Herb Milk, Herbs, Infusion, Maceration, Poultices, Tinctures, Water

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Add Some Rosemary into your Daily Life

by Sue Adair January 19, 2023

We can never have too much Rosemary in our gardens and Rosemary Recipes are always delicious.

Posted in About Rosemary, Beauty, Cooking with Rosemary, First Aid, Food and Beverage, Health, Hearbal Tea, Herbs, Rosemary, Rosemary Hair Rinse, Rosemary Pesto, Rosemary Recipes, Rosemary Salt, Rosemary Shampoo

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Stinging Nettle Benefits

by Sue Adair January 16, 2023

A vital part of a natural first aid kit.

Stinging Nettle should not be overlooked as a valuable herb with many uses.

Posted in First Aid, Food and Beverage, Health, Herbal Benefits, Herbal Tea, Herbs, Natural Remedies, Nettle, Nettle Hair Rinse, Recipes, Stinging Nettle