What is Growing in the Medicinal Garden?? {Harvesting Calendula & Chamomile!!}

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This beautiful Garden is in Booming and it's time to harvest Calendula and Sweet Chamomile!
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[@TheHoneystead]

Upcoming workshop!!! homesteadersofamerica.com/product/beekeeping-101-workshop/

[@KKing55]

Have you thought about making home made wine to use as your tinkture.

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

I have Calendula tincture going now THAT I GREW!!! I'm so excited!!!

[@TheHoneystead]

Isn’t it exciting!?!? It’s such a great feeling!!!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

@@TheHoneystead YES!!! I also have Holy Basil, Mullein, Rosemary, Catnip and Echinicea tinctures going that I also grew. I am thankful for you and your mama. Miss mine.

[@TheHoneystead]

@@DownOnTheHomestead that’s sooo Lovely!! I’m sorry you miss your momma 😞 I will share mine with you!

[@DownOnTheHomestead]

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[@nikkid9915]

Thank you for being here. I'm a giddy gardener as well 😄 I've gardened for 26 years, went no-till 4yrs ago and started wild foraging last year. I get overwhelmed in a good way, everything i've planted and my "weeds" are medicinal. I'm making salves, teas and tinctures. In a year I've prevented countless visits to dr.s for myself and others. It all started with videos like yours and plantain. My grandkids are addicted😁🙏Thank you soul much❤My house smells like roses, lavender and chamomile right now👍

[@YarmouthBotanicals]

Jess is an inspiration to so many! So glad you took the chance. I started my apothecary this year. It's growing by leaps and bounds in part because of your instruction and positivity! My feverfew, valerian and arnica will probably bloom next season. BTW...my husband is threatening to by me a bee bonnet for the relentless gnats!!!! Great advice.

[@TheHoneystead]

This makes my heart happy! My arnica didn’t make it, but that’s ok… I’ll try again! You will love the bonnet for gnats! It’s a game changer!

[@toniauber8260]

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[@jkq9717]

Jess is how I found you, and I am SO thankful for you too!

[@marinadoerksen8107]

Every time you say a plant is your favorite, it makes me smile! I just planted comfrey thus spring and it makes me smile everyday! I LOVE it! ❤️

[@Oktopia]

I haven't bought Calendula seeds for almost 18 years. It's my pride and joy that I have kept seeds and grown them every year for so long. I use it with olive oil to apply to sore, dry skin, itching skin, and superficial scratches and wounds the second it stops bleeding.

[@threadlovert1393]

I love Valerian. I'm an oddball; I really like the smell of Valerian. Wel... I'm used to it now; I was introduced to it about 30 years ago. I remember my first reaction was, "Oh my, this smells like sock sweat!" Whatever sock sweat smells like. My cat, at the time, loved Valarian even more than catnip. I usually have Valerian in tea at night. It's on my list to plant in our area. I don't know why I did not plant it before. What I don't grow, I will purchase, in bulk, from a reputable source. I'm in Maryland, zone 7B. We have mullein growing in the garden; it's great for sleep also, inflammation, and a whole host of other benefits I'm sure you're aware of. Thanks so much for giving us a tour of your living apothecary. It's always wonderful seeing others sharing and educating others on the many things in our world that can nourish and heal us.

[@TheHoneystead]

Ohhh you can definitely grow Valerian where you are!! It’s pretty hardy and survived last year’s winter! I can already tell you that I most definitely will grow more!!! Also I love “living apothecary” what a lovely name for this space!

[@threadlovert1393]

@@TheHoneystead For some reason, I thought it grew in tropical climates; however, when I checked about a month ago, I found that was not the case. I was so excited and looking forward to having it on our property. Living apothecary accurately describes your homestead; it's how I also view our homestead. It's a lot to do, but I enjoy the work immensely I find it therapeutic. I'm off to do my garden tours which is a bit late. I'm usually out there by now!

[@TheHoneystead]

@threadlovert1393 I thought the same thing!! I hope you have a blessed day and enjoy your time in your garden. I’m about to do the same thing.

[@mattst.4699]

That is my main hesitation in making tinctures...using alcohol. Looking forward to your "making tinctures w/ vinegar" videos. Thanks for addressing it.

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Another lovely video.🤗 I love it when channels I enjoy have such growth as yours has had since I started watching you. Can't wait for more bees.😁

[@TheHoneystead]

Ohhh I know!! I think I’m going to try to get in and do a hive inspection tomorrow!!!! 💛🐝

[@CookieMonster_1969]

@@TheHoneystead Awesome🤗🤗🤗

[@jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees]

So grateful for all the wisdom you and your mother share with all of us. Would love a video on harvesting yarrow and hibiscus and processing them for teas.

[@TheHoneystead]

I’m hoping my hibiscus blooms and absolutely on the yarrow!

[@jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees]

@@TheHoneystead I watched your heart and blood tea video the other day and that is something that would really benefit my husband these days. Can't wait to make some for him. Any chance that is something I can order from you? I live in the northern neck of Virginia.

[@SurajSahana-yi2ir]

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[@SageandStoneHomestead]

We have LOVED drying our herbs in the freeze dryer.

[@TheHoneystead]

I know.. I can’t wait to continue to freeze dry all the things!!!

[@michaelmontano919]

Watched one of your last videos in where you harvested wild lettuce. I am 63, had seen and walked by this plant most of my life and had NO idea that this plant was anything other than a weed. They are everywhere here in New Mexico so thank you so much for teaching an old dog new tricks. So grateful for your lessons.

[@TheHoneystead]

I love learning something old everyday 💛

[@paulaclark7989]

Well that’s a nifty tool 😃

[@daralingram]

Awesomeness!! Thanks for all you do 😊

[@2Mushy]

Love that you and Jess are friends! What an epic woman combination ❤

[@mckeeca93]

You're videos are what got me really into growing my own herbs and medicinal flowers! I think you do a wonderful job and I learn alot from your videos :) You just seem so happy and at peace with what you are doing and that makes it enjoyable for everyone else. God does have a plan for you or it wouldn't have worked out as well as it has so far! Keep growing and keep learning! I look forward to the homesteaders conference this year, if I can get away from work maybe I can make it thursday. I would love to learn about bee keeping, it seems so interesting!

[@TheHoneystead]

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[@nazmulhaque7687]

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[@threewillowsfarm7779]

Something about that field of chamomile made me smile so big

[@TheHoneystead]

Me too 💛💛💛

[@wanggeorge3065]

American house are wonderful

[@ariedekker7350]

Best of all Keylee, that I can follow you is so special and nice for me.

[@TheHoneystead]

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[@mlee7037]

I am so thankful that Jess talked you into it. When she talks, I listen. You have inspired me as well. I have so many tinctures going! Thank you.❤

[@NarrowPathTraveler]

We love you in our house! HUGS! ❤

[@TheHoneystead]

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[@melissasekely5107]

I’m thankful for all your videos!! Community is the key!! I mentioned you on one of Jill’s videos and they said you are going to help them with their new project with herbalism and that’s so exciting!! ❤

[@TheHoneystead]

Yes!!! I am so proud of her and can’t wait to help her! I’ve got a few things brewing on my end as well ;)

[@melissasekely5107]

@@TheHoneystead awesome!! I can’t wait!!

[@1940sDream]

Just found this vid and as someone allergic to the sun, please stay shaded if you are sensitive. We can see you in the bee bonnet just fine and hear you well too. I grow all the herbs, but am new to Calendula so I clicked this video. Yay. Growing it to dry for my bunnies. Can't wait to plant the seeds! Thank you. Take care.

[@pattichambley2779]

The two best Calendula and chamomile

[@TheHoneystead]

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[@pagangoddesstarot331]

I appreciate what you do. I lost a lot of plants this year!I have friend that is a doctor! I showed her the pictures of ny herbs, and I have to do it in pots! She was just amazed! She hugged me and told me she was so proud of me! It made me happy! I lost a lot of plants! Can you play with some potted veggies, herbs and maybe flowers? I am in zone 10. Sw Louisiana!

[@josephleyva7471]

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[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Thank you for all the information you put out for us. I learn so much and will keep learning as long as I can. I believe the Lord has given us all we need to stay as healthy as possible. Too bad I didn't know all this when I was a child. Now it's time for us to teach the children.

[@bardarians]

Never feel what you do is work. What your doing is meaningful. If you work 21 hours in a day doing this no problem. Just make sure your mind and body is connected to the meaning on "WHY" Never forget this. One love from another person who is in the path of knowing the WHY

[@brandyhamilton8944]

I've been babysitting for my sister kayli and she bought a house that had oregano growing... I let it go to flower and it is SOOOOOO enjoyable sitting watching all the bumble 🐝 that are on it.. atleast 7 at any given time are on the flowers it's SOOOOOO beautiful

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

We are in zone 7b and growing Ashwaganda for the first time this year, it's doing great so far!

[@TheHoneystead]

#rulebreakers lol

[@Thankful_.]

I watched this while collecting and preparing to sun dry Mary gold flowers from my garden. ❤😊

[@karmas8864]

I would love to just sit or lay in your garden. So much beauty and peace. I love your videos, I've learned SO much. After your horsetail video, I found some on a walk and it was so cool! Thank you for all you do to lighten, brighten, and enlighten.❤

[@TheHoneystead]

Soo cool!!! 💛

[@christineayre796]

Those flowers are beautiful!!

[@JohnnieBullard]

I started my own cooking herb / tea / medicinal garden at my back door. Nothing big just a trial and learning curve. That's when I found out that I have field rats that will come up from my neighbors hay field and eat... hmmm, needless to say I lost almost EVERYTHING in 2 -4 days. I first thought is was moles/voles, but then I spotted one running out early one morning on my way to work. I still have my Greek oregano, 2 different thyme, a small sage, I lost all my cone flowers, lavender, and salvia. But that's ok, we live and learn. Gods way of showing me I need to learn more, that's when I found your channel. YOU and YOUR Mama are a great inspiration!!!! I'm hooked I find myself binge watching all your videos. I'm also planning my raised bed garden and I'm adding a section for more herbs. I've also ordered several books and some of the ones you reference to a lot. Wish I could show you next summer my before and after pic of the next garden. Keep the videos coming. I also keep telling my husband i want bees just enough for us and maybe enough to share some. but that's another project.

[@JohnnieBullard]

I forgot to say I live in Ga. zone 8b and the goldenrod if in bloom now, going foraging in a day or 2.

[@ellendavis9940]

I love you being real. Blessings to you

[@amandagrebba5970]

Omg, I love those flat baskets you used for gathering the chamomile and calendula. Where can I find those?

[@adelejones4206]

Hi there!! I’m over in U.K. and am really enjoying your videos!!!🥰 For pest control I use garlic water and I’ve found a new recipe that uses tomato leaves left in water for about a week, drain and spray. It does say to use on brassicas but I’m going to give it a go for other plants. Thought I’d share it with you since you’re helping me gain knowledge!!🥰🥰🥰

[@tobiewilliams7813]

German chamomile has become my favorite herb this year. I have 3 plants right now that I started from seed. I actually had many more but gave them away. I go out daily and usually can pick enough for one cup of tea. Now I know I need way more plants. I have the same hanging drying thing and it is staying busy. I actually started more herbs than vegetables this year so I can start the salves, tinctures, infusions, etc. I love watching you talk about all of this and am learning a lot. I also follow Jes from Roots and Refuge and have learned lots from her about the food part of my garden.

[@TheHoneystead]

Isn’t it the sweetest smelling flower ever?!

[@CraftsOfCeridwen]

I have a few tinctures where I use apple cider vinegar as the solvent. I like to add it to a 1/4 cup of water or use it in a nourishing salad dressing. Glicerites are also good if you want to avoid alcohol.

[@TheHoneystead]

I agree!!! 💛

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

It does not surprise me that you are friends with Jess. She sees light in people, and I know she saw in you a great knowledge. Your ability to teach is awesome, and I'm glad I've come across your channel and can follow your ways. Keep doing what you are doing, you are just as important ij this endeavor as we are as watchers. Thank you for being you!

[@jeansayers8659]

Love you experimenting with growing the “won’t grow there” plants! We are on the border between 6 and 7 and have several micro climates..so it can be fun! I struggle with Rosemary, but she finally liked a protected spot near a wall of the green house. Love love love Tulsi. Got focused on the different kinds of holy Basil. Sooo much to learn there, lol🤣 thanks for the tour…your work shows.

[@TheHoneystead]

My struggle is lavender… every time I go to planted I always end up killing it. It’s probably because I planted in my bed and I water my bags and that doesn’t need a lot of water just like Rose Mary. So my goal next year is to plant lavender and rosemary, near each other away from my other plants I think. Lol

[@jeansayers8659]

@@TheHoneystead both are Mediterranean.. I think I’m not getting the drainage right😬😂

[@dawnwatkins6554]

I didn't know cat nip is a mint plant. Now the behavior of a cat I used to have makes since. She would go wild with the wrappers from doublemint gum.

[@denisehawkins7280]

From this 52 year old grandma thank you... I absolutely loved this video and you have definitely been my inspiration to start my own medicinal herb garden ... Much love from Australia 💞

[@TheHoneystead]

🥰 thank you for your kindness!

[@katherinemcdonald3364]

Thank you

[@bethcampbell2078]

I am so thankful that i found your channel because you and your mama have inspired me

[@kstewart3901]

One way to keep bugs off your plants that don't need pollination is to cover them with a PVC or Irrigation tubing cage covered in tulle fabric. Birds and snakes can't get stuck in it, and bugs can't eat the plants.

[@jenhartman5712]

Thank u for sharing all of this great info, esp. feverfew for migraines :)

[@lisekautzman4449]

I am very thankful I have come across you channel. Truly educational and inspiring. God Bless yourself and your family

[@earthzeroapothecary]

I love this so much!! Two days ago, I went out to my garden and picked a most nutritious salad!! I used purslane, plantain, wild lettuce, burdock leaf, smartweed, pigweed, lambs quarters, mustard leaf, dandelion leaf, and a poke berry leaf! I cleaned off the dirt, spritzed it with balsamic vinegar, then added just a bit of Japanese salad dressing from a local hibachi restaurant. It was sooooo amazing! I can't believe how connected to Nature I felt after eating it. Two days later and I'm still going strong from the nutrition boost!!

[@ליאורהשור-ו5כ]

You ' re inspiering in the way, you realy take good ideas and turn it into practicality.❤

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you 🐝

[@corbinprydwen4130]

I’m in Virginia too, I Floyd, now I know if you can grow it I can probably grow it to❤❤❤😊

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you for sharing ✌️💞🤟

[@charlesvickers4804]

Love what you do. Always on the lookout for seeds.

[@TheHoneystead]

Hoss tools has good ones!!! 💛

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I don’t like using pesticides in my garden either, since I have been blessed with mason and leaf cutter bees nesting in my yard and pollinating everything. I’ve heard of using neem oil or tea tree oil to control garden pests but I don’t want to hurt all the sweet little wild bees so I do go through the plants and kill the pests by hand as much as I can.

[@DavidJohnson-tx3wj]

Good channel! Just found it. Bravo! I heard you mention fermented foods like pickles. I make saurkraut regularly, eat a small bowl a day to promote gut health. 3lb. cabbage, shredded, 1-1/2 Tablespoons of himalayan pink salt, mix and let sit for 15 min to soften it and pack it into a jar. Weight it with a jar of water or sand, cover with a cloth/bag and let sit on the counter for 7-10 days. I have one on the go and start another when one is finished, so 2 on the go a week apart.

[@butterfly1823]

I am thankfull you are sharing so much amazing information. Learn a lot from watching your Utube chanel thank you.

[@juliannefarrey2957]

This is so interesting! I am getting more into herbal remedies.

[@susanrodman]

Your channel is fantastic and you are adorable. Thank you so much for starting my journey growing and using medical herbs!❤

[@belindahopkins7875]

Thanks for your hard work 😊

[@christinavogstad9210]

Beautiful in work and beautiful work and very interesting and I learn lots . God gives you many gifts to help us and teach very well.

[@Brinkerfamilyfarm]

I love how you have your herbs growing! I may have to set up an entire bed for herbs like the pollinator patches we have. Thank you for sharing your garden ❤

[@brendal1957]

I love going along with you on your journey. You have really taught me a lot! Because of you I have started a medicinal garden for my family. Thank you for all you do and bring to us.

[@Christina-di9oq]

Thank you for teaching me how to identify "weeds" and forage! My vegetable garden looks like a mess now because I know what the weeds are and I don't want to pull them😄. I discovered self heal in my yard the other day and was wondering if you could talk about it sometime? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge❤!

[@deborahbentzinger7433]

Thanks for your inspiration. I am going to herbal academy and need to thank you and Jill for that.

[@charliehenderson38]

Great info…👍

[@danpozzi3307]

Great video with great information

[@Tri-countyhomestead]

The Berry Picker also works GREAT for violets!!!!

[@glennadavis3711]

I will be coming to Virginia for the festival!! My husband and I listened to you here in Columbia festival. I would love to attend your workshop. Because of you I’m so ready to start my personal apothecary. I have bought ALL the seeds. I’m so scared to plant them lol. I’m clueless as to when is the proper time to plant. You are such a blessing. I just absolutely love you!!! Thank you so very much.

[@TheHoneystead]

Awww that was such a lovely event!!! I’d love to have you come! Don’t be afraid, just start a few at a time. You could probably start some now and see what happens! If not, next spring you should go for it 🤗

[@pinschrunner]

I dry my flower heads on a screen underneath a ceiling fan on low. Gets them dry before any mold can infiltrate the moist parts prevalent in my subtropical climate

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

Beautiful video! I'm so glad you are a woman of Faith! I did start with Jess first she was one of the first people that I watched!

[@juliehamel4518]

Thank You 💖

[@Janiceaka-jlo0620]

This is great 😊 it’s just that I’ve been working on a job for 27 years and have no land or time to do this growing up my parents had a garden it was small but we didn’t have a lot of land but of course we were thankful for what we had my mother knew a lot about wild herbs and healing plants I’ve got to get back into this it’s sad how America was a beautiful country but now it’s becoming a death zone with sickness so sad and wicked thanks for sharing their is still good heartedly ppl in this world.

[@ruralprepper860]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I've been interested in herbal medicine for a long time, and this is really helping me out.

[@christineayre796]

I am a part of several homestead FB pages and Bee keeping too! I always mention your name!! Love you sis!!❤

[@TheHoneystead]

Thank you so much! Every day, I see more and more new faces and it makes my heart happy to know that we are helping.

[@RN-md2sj]

Wow that was an awesome video...thank you for sharing.

[@growjoyfullyhomestead]

Sent by Jess. New subscriber! You are doing great! I'm soaking it up!

[@tekhelettassels462]

I just found your channel today! Im about to move off grid and start a life in herbs and homesteading. I've lived in the city my whole life so im really taking a leap of faith 😅 Im going to be watching allot to learn new things ❤ thankyou for being you keep shining! 🌟🌟🌟 great idea on the DE it should work like a charm

[@mountainsandmayhem739]

Making some catmint tea at the present moment. It popped up in my garden and I am so thankful. I germinated camomile for the first time this year. I also add basil to my tea and the mix is amazing!

[@elisacantwell9267]

I love your videos and listening to you. You’re so knowledgeable and like a sedative yourself. I could listen to you all day. I’m so glad you’re doing this channel. I started my own little medicinal herb garden this year with just a few flowers and herbs but I’m looking to expand next year and I definitely want to plant feverfew and catmint. I’m so glad Jess convinced you to do this, I love her channel too!

[@homesteadingatnorthernwaye193]

I love your channel . I have a new love herbalism and I want to grow a medicinal garden I really hope I can grow these plants in Northern Alberta Canada

[@brad0nja]

Harvest some nettle and put it into bucket with water for 1-3 days. Strain it and use it to spray bugs. Its also used as foliar nutrition supplementation.

[@TheHoneystead]

That’s interesting! I’ve never heard that!! Thank you

[@brad0nja]

@@TheHoneystead plain nettle - not dead nettle. My mistake :)

[@sofielys5452]

I am starting a herb garden this year. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@johnrflower3285]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL KNOWLEDGE! GOD BLESS YOU

[@TheHoneystead]

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Love your video new subscriber here You are so adorable ♥️♥️

[@mainul1444]

Thanks sister ❤

[@lindamay2630]

Thank you! I learn so much from your channel!

[@TheHoneystead]

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[@amyl.3236]

Honeystead, thx for chatting about alternatives to tincturing with alcohol. My father was an alcoholic as were his parents so I stay far away! I have been trying glycerin now I will try vinegar 😂❤

[@michellesilva2688]

Love your channel! I am a nurse and have really loved hearing you educate... I have been struggling with anemia and low iron and suggestions! Thanks again, you are truly amazing and so incredibly calming!

[@jenniferrush8231]

U can try insect row fabric over those more tricky plants

[@Seasoncromwell]

Glad you were talking about Valerian. I've begun growing it this year. It's SO HELPFUL.

[@angelastevens6066]

I would love to grow some valerian. I think herbalism may be my next step in a few years. Learning g gardening now

[@gardennonsense]

Thank you for sharing i learn a lot from you. i'm in zone 5 Denver Co. I started my channel this year. I want to get in more diversity of herbs. I appreciate you and your channel.

[@maryloubartoli9190]

Love all the information you share and point out the different herbs...I just noticed you and Jess wear the same necklace...is there a story that goes with it.. thanks❤

[@jennb7162]

Awesome video - I love your setup! Would really like to see drone footage of your medicinal garden.❤ Thank you for sharing!

[@matthewfinn4762]

I came for the woodmizer sawmill and stayed for the Nice People

[@TheHoneystead]

Awwww I need to share my husband’s latest project!

[@vickimeier4004]

Love your channel, just started growing herbs this year and im learning so much. Thank you for stepping out pf your comfort zone

[@countrygirlgramma]

I so enjoy your channel. I've started grown my own herbs and made my first Tincture. You are so helpful.

[@jamiefairley]

A berry picker!!!! Excellent idea! 👏 👏 It was HOT out there and picking one at a time didn't get me very far. 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TheHoneystead]

I know right!?!? Made it sooo much quicker!