Catch Dr. Dave tonight with a free webinar: From Weeds To Remedies: Herbal First Aid tonight at 8pm. Follow the link or call in! (425) 440-5100 enter code:...

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Cheeseweed also known as Malva parviflora or little mallow is a common weed found across the United States. It is related to, but not the same as the more commonly known herb marshmallow.  Any of the mallow family herbs will have a demulcent or mucilaginous quality, namely in the roots.  Basically it means the herb is a slippery/slimmy quality to it.  Why is this helpful?  It is wonderful to soothe any of the mucosal linings in our bodies...

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Spring has sprung here in Charlotte, NC!  The growth of many wonderful edible “weeds” are popping up all over our farm and I would guess your backyard! What’s exciting is that you can supplement your salad bowl and gain some health benefits as well.  First plant up is Garlic Mustard.  This tasty plant is in the brassica family (your mustard, kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts etc) It has a garlic-like flavor and has...

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“Auryn” is our Great Pyrenees who survived abandonment in a chicken coop by sparing the chickens to eat their eggs, smart girl! She is now our amazing livestock guardian dog who has been known to break up a chicken fight. Chico “Nasty” is a teacup chihuahua who will never forgive us for taking him from the desert. He is happiest when zipped up inside your jacket, sitting in a patch of sunshine and or sniffing out some...

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We are hosting our first Charlotte event! Hug a baby goat, shoot an arrow, make some herbal medicine and practice canning and kettle cooking over an open fire. Dr. Dave will demonstrate wild crafting and offer a basic tincture making workshop. Laura will offer a milking demo at the beginning and end of the day and hold an open forum for discussion on basic goat care and considerations before you take one home. We are excited to meet the local...

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