Several weeks ago, I emailed you about purchasing your soap. You responded that you no longer sold it. I then searched your channel for videos on soap making. I habent yet tried it, I'm just getting an idea of what I need. But I did try fermenting for the first time this summer, and it turned out great!
This is such wise advice and has been my experience also. It seemed so overwhelming to me at first when I started to be healthier, and then I just took it to God and asked him what the most important thing was that I needed to learn for better health. He has always been so faithful in taking me to the next thing as our family needed it. It truly is baby steps.
I love this video! I started with making vinegar from your videos several years ago. I always have several jars on my kitchen counter of herbal vinegars in different stages. I use it for cleaning, fabric softener, mix half and half with dishsoap, and many other things. It started me on a journey of making salves, tinctures, oils, ferments, and more. I did it a little at a time and gained confidence as I did more. I've learned so much from you. You are a very special person. Blessings 💜
After watching your channel, I learned I could get dehydrated meats other than Beef Jerky. You have a natural way of encouraging people. You have a natural leadership quality. I truly look forward to see your next video and anticipating what I can learn next.
@@denisehitchens1418 I keep telling people about the power and they just kind of let it go in one ear and out the other. I definitely think that it could happen and it also makes me wonder why all the sudden they are pushing and making so many electric cars! I had some customers that didn’t have power for an entire day and they couldn’t go anywhere because their car was dead! I think I will stick to my 2001 Toyota Camry that is still running in tiptop shape!!! God bless!😊
@@TheSunRiseKid me too keep the fuel car. Electric cars are a con they are designed to be turned off by the authorities if not enough social credit points. And a fee to drive through the pass gate. It is sad the asleep people are making the evil progress.
@@denisehitchens1418 so very true! Have you seen one of those electric batteries on fire? It looks like a flamethrower.!!! I was so glad that I have a big chunk of land and thousands of seeds that I have saved through the years! Some of these people are going to be in for a rude awakening!!! God bless
@@TheSunRiseKid I would move tomorrow. But in w.aust. Blackrock funded companies are digging mineral sands near homesteads and trees are dying. So it means further south. I don't have support from family who still live in bubble....I am 68 but I might end up doing it best to live on acres and seeds.
I don't want to learn 😢 😊😂 I just want to know. But my husband tells me everyday "sorry love, it takes a lot of work, and a lot of learning to know what Heidi knows." 😢I am like, noooo, why can I just know. It is overwhelming but fun to learn. Thank you.❤
Completely completely agree. In the exact same boat. When you see everything that she or other RUclipsrs similar are doing, you can’t help but want to do all of it yourself and it’s easy to forget that they didn’t learn all of this stuff in a day and we won’t either. It’s frustrating for sure. But I’m trying to tell myself that it’ll be longer before I get there if I try to do it all right away instead of starting with one thing.
I find it rather ironic that you posted this...and I had just made my very first pastry crust. Solo even, but with my chef son running interference from his truck. I have always had bad experiences with people trying to "teach" me and then being really rude and pushing me out of the way. I was bound and determined to face the giants today. At just shy of 50, I'm a sucess! 😊 Now to clean the apples and get the dumplings in the oven. Thank you for this. I've been feeling pretty run through the mud this year, and I've been doubting everything. ❤ I needed a pep talk from someone or I think I might've pitched the dough anyway before I got the apples cleaned.
Congratulations! I finally started making my own bread. No two loaves are ever the same and I experiment with different ingredients. Some have been a disaster! Who cares?? Lol I've always made my own pie crust, but felt most pastry was beyond me. No more. I'm making all kinds of things. Have fun!!
Hi Heidi, You are such a jewel and a blessing. I started watching your videos and learned so much about plants, herbs and spices. I learned how to skillfully make medicinal alcohol tinctures for just about everything and so now I have a small home business selling herbs and tincture. You inspired me so much and after getting good feedback and results, I have a nice customer base where I’m able to sell our products at a reasonable price and spread awareness on herbalism and healing. Thank you for being a great part of my journey Heidi. Blessings. Sincerely, Tonya
Thank you, Heidi, for encouraging people to make their own extracts, tincture, dehydrating things as well. Heidi, you're such a good teaching and I love how you lead people to others too. Thank you so much for caring to teach us. Now it is time for us to learn and try. ❤ I like when you say we don't have to do all of it! one item at a time.
Heidi, thank you for sharing Wise council. I began gardening years ago, then I started planting herbs. Now I’m leaning into soaps and I have no idea where to start. So homework it is. Over a year ago, I thought hmmm, im thinking about chickens. So I began to listen and read about chickens. Bought a couple of books. Then I looked into breeds. Then I looked up coops & run. Now we have (6) 8 week old chicks. It’s a process of learning. A learning journey. Keep learning friends!!
Many Thxs Heidi for the thumbs up “Encouragement” is just what I needed to hear today! A message from God through an Angel-You Heidi! 😇 🌹🙏🏼🌹 Keep on keeping on! ❤️ from California. 🪷
Great vid! Always inspiring. I am crazy limited on cupboard and stash space. So … Small strong ‘usually thrifted’ shelves are my new space multiplier … I just make sure to hang into wall studs and voila my apothecary/extract wall has exploded with extra storage space … it is also pretty cool looking in an antique-ish meets quirky kinda way! I now have tons of room for my jars of homegrown herbs as well. My adult kids and grandkids also get a kick out of finding something that I can paint/repair etc to hang on my ever expanding wall of goodness! Next project is definitely going to be wine making for tinctures!!! Plus I’m going to look into bartering with others that are proficient with their stills 🤗 Thanks Heidi for being such a wonderful resource and cheerleader for so many!
Be Adventurous!!! Yes, learn a little at a time. Trying to learn/do everything right at the start is a good way to fail. As one learns/practices a thing, it gets easier and faster every time it's practiced. I like to refer to a tank installation I was doing once. I was given a blueprints and told, "Go install them!" no other directions. It took me over 2 hours to get the first tank installed. One hour for the second tank. 1/2 hour each for the third and fourth tank. All installations were equally complicated, it's just that there's a learning curve with everything. No beginner is going to be as efficient and produce as good results as someone whose done the thing many times.
Fyi, Mountain Rose Herbs is another fantastic place to buy any herb or exotic dried plant. The list is amazing. Thanks for all your wonderful library of videos!!!!
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for that insight. I will research a little more. I was going to do butcher box But they sourced meats comimg from Canada and Australia. Those 2 countries I would say are very advanced in the agenda's playing out. So I can't trust those meats. If anything is regulated and imported. We definitely can't tell what they have done to it. Much love and God bless
@@justintime6346 I personally trust the meat more than I would most US based Beef (the beef is the only meat that a good part of it comes from Australia) unless I knew the one raising the beef personally, and it is repeated all through their website that it is all fully grass fed and free of hormones and steroids, unlike most US beef.
I do the same things with herbs, sat down and wrote down all the properties of the herbs I have and then looked as to what I could add, I use plain old vodka for mine, and oils for some because I want to make salves with...started with pints of each to have the ingredients, then watched a TON of herb videos to see how ppl use them the most...got the ingredients for soaps too, and I got a ton of EO's, since my most liked EO's for scent was lemongrass I ordered bigger bottles, I like how you do urs, so been trying to find the ones you've done...I know how to crochet, learned as a child, sew, same thing, I also know how to design structures, I can, dehydrate, preserve but my skills are lifelong things I've learned, I also do oil paintings on commission, painting was just something God gifted me with having a natural talent there so it took less time on the know how...I have raised beds I grow herbs and garlic in, growing elderberry bushes too, it was not all at a time, it was one till perfected...its salves and soaps I'm learning now...all my life I grew up knowing how to preserve foods...so YOU ARE RIGHT, you can not do it all at once...its life lessons in action
Heidi, it's always easier to pay somebody else to make something than to do it yourself. lol No different than buying all your food pre-packaged and sometimes even cooked. I have never tried making my own medicine but I find the videos very interesting. Even at 71, I am always trying to learn new things or pick up new skills. Watching Rain Country with you and Patrick is a 2 fer one bargain in knowledge. Phil
THANK YOU! I battle myself daily. 🥺 We made green tomato pickles then made them into a relish with our ripe tomatoes, hot peppers & onions. I'm learning more herb stuff daily! Today I start processing quince. I discovered you can bake them 20 minutes THEN core and slice! That will be a game changer!!!
You have helped me so much!!! I learned how to make the homemade yeast and I now make homemade soda (albeit, I let them get a bit more alcohol), everyone loves them. I am trying my hand at homemade wine...still learning. I love your videos. Homemade remedies is my passion and I am so grateful I found your channel. You are awesome 💕💕💕 Speedy recovery, sending you lots of love and healing energy 🌟🌟🌟 PS: the first thing I tried was the apple cider vinegar, and it was a success...never going back to buying them.
You are totally correct! I haven’t been doing this really very long, but I just do a lot by experimentation and, so far so good. I think people tend to make things harder than they really are. And it’s just a matter of giving it a try. Thank you so much for all the information you share.
I did a main season garden in year one, learned crop rotation in year two & tried a little dehydrating, year three I worked on succession planting & planted a few herbs, and with 3rd year harvest I've gotten heavily into dehydrating & am beginning to ferment. Among my dried things are comfrey, calendula, plantain, etc. so this winter when things slow down I can try infusing some oils. Small steps are fine, so long as you don't stop moving forward.
Great reminder!!! I try to only learn 3 things a year. Some stuff is easier so I can add more on. Also don’t worry about making everything on your home instagram ready. I think that’s what messes up a lot of people and why they think they need more space.
Thank you Heidi! You always put things into perspective. I want to learn so much and tend to overwhelme myself and get discouraged. I also need to be more patient with myself. GOD bless!
Love where you stated; "They may sit there for a year before straining". The first herb I worked with was "Stinging Nettle". I found it growing in my yard. I like how it helps with the arthritis in my hands. I will brush my hands in it when Mr Arthur 😅 is causing me extreme pain. For me (not sure for others), I will feel relief in 10-20 minutes, last ALL day.
I had to smile because I have been trying so many things and I have burn out now and not much really done😣. This morning I had to slow down and remind myself that I travel by bus so one thing at a time. Thank you Heidi for your marvelous videos that are super encouraging. Blessings.
It’s so much fun learning new things! I only just now started my foraging adventure. Simple things. Usnea, goldenrod and fire cider so far. I saved some fireweed seeds to plant next year.
If you can't find dried nasturtium (or any particular plant you need for an infusion), go to a nursery or garden center. They'll have it. Even if you can't keep it alive in your apartment or condo, you can buy the whole plant and dry it out yourself.
I recently started making tinctures and infused oils. So far so good! I’ve had to purchase my herbs and so far I haven’t been disappointed . I do plan on growing my own. I’ve also been dehydrating and vacuum sealing food and today for the first time I’m dehydrating chicken! I can’t wait to see how it turns out! You and several other RUclipsrs have gotten me going and my husband is getting nervous that soon everything is going to be dehydrated! LOL I love the idea of growing and using my own herbs for healing instead of supporting big pharma and have bought some really great books to learn more from. Thank you for helping me get started on this journey! It’s fun and I’m learning so much! ❤❤❤
Heidi I have learned so much from you. I do so many more things than I used to because of you. I started watching your channel in2020. I’m so glad I did. The herbal antibiotic works. Now I’m getting ready to sew a skirt and wear this style too. I love wearing dresses and skirts. Thank you for the encouragement and for teaching how to do so many different things. The Lord has blessed me with you and your channel. God Bless keep sharing with us.
Good advice and reminders. I think people get overwhelmed because there are so many videos and many recipes are a little different so they stress about which one to choose. I came up with my own healing salve from what I grow that has been amazing. I have gotten a lot of my ideas from you, thanks. My advice to people starting out is start out small and learn about the herbs you are using. Infuse some oils so you have something to start with. Like Heidi said you don't need to make everything at once.
You have inspired and encouraged me to the point I have a pantry full of herbs and tinctures. I’m making my own medicines and although I’m having a biopsy Friday. on Monday I’m starting soaps n salves. Already on herbal and mushroom regimen for cancer. Have my fire cider. Pharmaceutical companies are working their way into my rear view mirror. Could not have done ANY of this without you. You are such a blessing to thousands of us. Have my rain country notebook of your recipes and lists. Internet May go down or whatever but you will be with me. I HAVE MY OWN RAINCOUNTRY BOOK. BAHAHAHA
I’ll never be a Heidi but I’m a pretty good VENIDA in one year. God has been with me and blessed me so much. That’s why not too worried about biopsy. If abdominal surgery is in future God will get me through this too. Gotta be ready for spring. Lmbo
Thank you for the encouragement. I learn a new skill and do it many times to get proficient at it. This year I canned different tomato products as our many varieties of cherry tomatoes gave us a lot of fruit. I did three varieties of salsa and also canned cherry tomatoes with different herbs and onions and garlic. Now that our garden season is to a close, I made my first sourdough bread starter. Yesterday I made sourdough pancakes and tomorrow I will be making some flatbread. I used to make loaves of bread using store bought yeast so I will need to learn how to make sourdough bread. I’m waiting until my starter isn’t so young before I do that. Watching you and people like Mary at Mary’s Nest has helped me to overcome my fear of trying me things. God bless.
I love all this encouragement and it’s crazy I never thought I’d be making calendula salves, fire ciders and all sorts of products. Now I grown my own herbs to infuse, and bought a dehydrator as well. I love it and it’s so fun.
You are an inspiration. I have dehydrated many garden foods. Made my own Fire cider and have several bottles of vanilla going. I have mint and thyme right now to infuse. We appreciate everything you teach us. Hank you. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
Found you on fb a couple of months ago, and you've been quite an inspiration! I've got hair growth oil brewing in the cupboard, and planning to make "Vicks" this weekend. I've planted calendula (I'm in FL) and had my first flower this week, and more blossoms almost ready to open! Nasturtiums are just starting to sprout! So thankful for the many videos you post! All the time, God is good!
This is the same philosophy used in the trades. Tried and true. Think about it, but don’t think about it too long. Just get after it and see it through the best you can.
I so agree with you and many of my skills I learned as a child and others when I got older. I have always been interested in knitting and sewing and started making and designing Barbie clothes when I was 6! Knitting very soon after and am a very skilled sewist and knitter. I know how to crochet, but do not do it often. I only started cooking and baking as an adult and now I love cooking and baking from scratch, preserving and growing (not the best gardener, but a work in progress) I do make my own teeth powder and some cleaning stuff, but that is something I really want to learn next
Good advice. I been doing alot of these things for awhile. So although I have it’s always a good thing to tell myself “one thing at a time” and prioritize. Thank you again Heidi. Don’t get overwhelmed. Keep a calm heart and a clear head. Talk to God about things, stay close by Him.😊
I’m so glad you put this video out there. My first “tinctures” were actually flavorings for baking… vanilla, coffee, strawberry… Then I branched into medicinal tinctures, both with alcohol and oils. A funny story is when I had groceries delivered one time, I had a bottle of vodka delivered with it. The guy says oh a party coming up? I said no, it’s for a pain tincture. He says vodka can do that. I laughed and told him that after the herbs infuse, I only need a dropper full to get rid of a migraine. He was impressed. I do have a lot of different herbs infusing in oils right now. Some I have plans for, some I don’t, but they will be ready when I want to use them. A tip, if you don’t have room for jars infusing, put a small bookcase in your closet. Hang shirts or short items over the shelf and put your jars there. Many Blessings!!
@@fpeer I used usnea and filled a quart jar. You could also use a pint jar, depending on how much you want. I really pressed it in there. I filled the jar with vodka and steeped it for 6 months. I don’t think you need to leave it that long, but I did. I strained it and put it in amber bottles with a droppers. I got those from Amazon. I will tell you that it’s bitter, but the taste dissipates quickly. If you don’t want to use it straight, you can add it to a quarter cup of water or juice. It works great for me, and I don’t have to use pain meds. I hope that helps, Many Blessings. Update-Feverfew is best for pain, not usnea. Usnea tincture can be used as a doxycycline replacement. I’m sorry for the confusion!! I had to grab my bottle and check.
Im from india n we dont have same herbs n even cant find it online! But i have learned so much from ur channel n iam used to always substitute herbs based on my personal research .❤
@@LilyGazou yes lily. And I guess it's about how many plants have been documented for medicinal uses because plants n weeds are all over. Also I had to dig info according to botanist mindset to see the species , that r different and also same when compared to western herbalism. Some plants just doesn't grow here more common ones like elderberry yarrow etc .
Your fruit vinegar video prompted me to try making them with the fruit from our trees this year. Now I just have to have the courage to make salad dressings with them. 😊
Once you do, you'll never go back to store bought! Not saying every single batch will turn out when you start - mine weren't all wonderful, but they were all edible, so I focused on identifying what I didn't like about it so I could correct that with my next batch.
Thanks for sharing, yes I have learned so much from you, I found you about 2 years ago and I am doing a lot coping your videos, and it turns out great, and I am learning more and more, it's exciting, I am 61 years old and I want to keep going for more learning ❤
I watch whatever of your videos that RUclips puts on my home screen pretty much daily. I watched some from 7 years ago and then watched this one. You look so much healthier now. It is amazing seeing your journey. Thank you for being here and helping others along the journey they are on. ♥ You are such a wonderful woman.
Thank you Heidi! If I'd have known how easy making vinegar is, I would have done it years ago! 😊 When I make a new batch now, I smile and send you love and blessings. I do occasionally still buy a few bars of soap from local people or buy a loaf of bread. I appreciate and support our local artisans. For myself, I was always uncomfortable selling my soap. I would have liked someone else to do that. ☺️ Blessings always! 💜
AMEN Heidi! We' happen to be around the same age. Many of us were raised by parents,& relatives that grew up surviving pre/post WW2 where they saved, salvaged , repaired, re-purlose etc. Generations living off the land and gained multiple skills. Growing up and maturing under that umbrella makes a huge impact. The benefit of our generation is we learned many practices and mostly at our desire - Craftsmanship, engineering,, the arts, etc. If there's a way to keep this video tagged with future videos, this would be so helpful and encouraging. You're approach and format is on point. You're an excellent teacher and we all are blessed as the result!
Hi Heidi, because of you ,I now make the skin salve, vinegars, ferment starters, elderberry syrup. I make my own laundry detergent and all I use for a softener is white vinegar. I'm starting a quilt top.. I've been sewing for years l love crafty things, and the best part is it is good for our health. I could write a book on all the things I've tried and want to try. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Hugs to you.
Thank you so for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. I have several tinctures and extracts going now. I recently made one to help with my husband when he has shingles. Blessing to you and yours. ✝️🙏🏻✝️
Can't believe I missed this video! As I've stated many times, I always do what you do when it comes to experimentation. I can't follow a recipe without putting my own twist on things. I don't mind when you don't give exact measurements as I always understand where you're coming from! Thank you Heidi.
Good morning Heidi! I so enjoy trying new things. I am getting a Cosori and quite excited about it. My desire is to use the herbs and flowers I grow for medicinal purposes, not just for food. I wish that is was growing season, but during this winter I'll be able to get myself organized as to what I want to do with making my own tinctures, salves, creams and soaps. I have been slowly going through your previous videos, there is so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Have a good day!!!
I love your videos and have learned how to make so many things from you. I am trying to make mead right now, as I don't care for using vodka in most of my extracts. I enjoy learning new things. Sometimes I fail miserably. Even so, I learn from it. Case in point, vinegar. I failed repeatedly making vinegar. Gave up for a while. I saw your video and decided to try again using your method. Now I make it all the time! I am often surprised that people are so afraid to try new things. I may be 'old' but I hope I never stop learning and trying new things!
Heidi, I was sick for seven weeks, from mid-Sept. thru end of October, and still have a residual cough every so often. Obviously, there is a bug going around. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, though! You have taught me so many things that I'm grateful for. I remember the first two or three times I made vinegar and I thought I did it wrong, so kept throwing it out! Turns out I just didn't wait long enough for it to fully ferment or thought the kham was mold, so I threw it away. I kept trying, and watching more of your vinegar videos, and now I have several different flavors of vinegar!!
Blessings Heidi from Chicago. I know you have covered uning and making fermentation starters. My question: Can the liquid in the kombucha hotel be used as a starter, to ferment foods?❤❤
Thank you again. This time last year I was something close to anxious over 'needing to learn it all'. Just taking a deep breath in and realizing that God Himself didn't do everything in one day and taking one step at a time is really the only way to get anywhere on a journey of learning. You're such an encouragement to all of us who watch your videos. You have taught me a lot and I thank you.
I love the messages you give. I am a therapist and say many of the same words to my clients such as take it one step at a time and have faith in yourself. Thank you for putting it our there for people to hear.
You're so helpful and inspirational. Your instructions are always so practical and easy to follow. I haven't commented much over the years (I apologize) but I'm trying to change that. I am so very much grateful for your work in sharing so much of your efforts and knowledge and skills. May God continue to bless you
You described me to a T. I have a pressure canner that's still in the box. I bought ingredients to make soap a few months ago and they're still waiting on me. Positive note. I have a usnea tinture going. Thanks for the encouragement. It's time for me to stop putting it off and make some soap.
I admire you. You followed your intuition and just tried. I agree with you that we have to try by ourselves. Maybe the ingredients can vary from country to country.❤😂❤
Heidi, great advice! I have done the same thing by taking one skill on at a time. Sometimes I do want to take on too much and have to back off, but it's a great reminder to take my time. Many Blessings to you!
I agree! Overwhelmed is a thing! I have always 14:01 and DIY. Yet in.the last 10 years, i have suddenly become a chicken! I am not sure how it happened, honest. I think it is a side effect with mental statements and health Crisis, etc. Subconsious becsme scared, in the process! It took me a long time, watching many videos, for me to get started! I still have the issue. Each yime i plan to Do? It pops its ugly head up again! But i have managed to Stock up, increase equipment, stock organic and heirloom seeds, start making tinctures from local plants, get more freezers full, buy solar panels and converters (lacking batteries!), extra gas, filters and oil and lightbulbs for car, get in solar charging lights, etc etc. I even paid for my youngest daughter to get her Drivers License, because my driving leg is disintegrating! Being in countryside, requires a driver! Will i be okay, if everything crashes? No. But i do have a big chance! Lol i have moved into the pressure canning of soups, do i have meals available. I have gathered books to help on subjects. Bought an antique pedal sewing machine. Covered lots of angles. Best i can do, is TRY. 14:01
I just stepped over the threshold i put oregano oil to set yesterday and i have been getting black walnuts out to dry and going to make bllack walnut tincture and i bought some beeswax and jojoba oil to make my first salve. It is a personal jpurney.
I started making tinctures about six years ago. It is so easy to do and so much less expensive than buying. I also make elderberry syrup and have made calendula salve, also easy. I’ve made body powder, and personal products out of necessity from a rash I developed ten years ago. I love anything diy! 😊
I definitely do way too much at one time instead of taking it one by one! With the work we do I just find so many cool things and our yard is also over 3 acres with an abundance of medicinal plants and mushrooms! We also have access to a large wooden area that has so many awesome. Also! My kitchen is always a disaster with all the stuff I have going on!!😹
@@RainCountryHomestead we just started the venture in the last couple weeks of switching our cats from regular food to 100% raw food so that is another big project going on in my kitchen! I will admit, though I have already seen major changes in them and I am 100% happy that I made this decision!!
Thank you. I’m getting there with the courage to not overdose myself lol. I’m discouraged with so many things that are not recommended because of hypothyroidism, including something so simple as horseradish. The thyroid dr doesn’t even know what lemon balm or purple cone flower is. Let alone why I can’t consume it. I have never been given a list of foods that I can’t have, in 30 years of having thyroid problems. I found it out on my own through reading books about each plant. It will tell you not to use that plant but never explains why or how serious it would be if I did , wether it’s ok in small amounts or if the frequency matters. I’m trying to fix the thyroid too ❤ blessings
Great advice Heidi. I’m gaining more experience all of the time and sometimes patience is the hardest part but it’s so worth it. Thank you for all of your informative videos that have helped me and continue to do so.
Not sure if anyone else feels this way. Trying to get all the ingredients to make something is expensive. So what I did was, I saved for the items and when I had the money to buy them that's when I started the process of learning how. I now can make my own body butters and lotion. My next project is hair care products. I just purchased a small dehydrator and am planning to thin my herbs, it's a start. I have been making a master tonic for a few years. Not sure where I went wrong. I tried making orange lemon vinegar but it didn't work. I will try again soon.
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Several weeks ago, I emailed you about purchasing your soap. You responded that you no longer sold it. I then searched your channel for videos on soap making. I habent yet tried it, I'm just getting an idea of what I need. But I did try fermenting for the first time this summer, and it turned out great!
This is such wise advice and has been my experience also. It seemed so overwhelming to me at first when I started to be healthier, and then I just took it to God and asked him what the most important thing was that I needed to learn for better health. He has always been so faithful in taking me to the next thing as our family needed it. It truly is baby steps.
The perfect video for me, at the perfect time for me. Thank you for posting and providing this information. I needed to hear this. And slow down.
I have always found it a better experience just to try to make something for myself. It'll be a tool in your life's toolbox...and it's fun. ❤😊
I love this video! I started with making vinegar from your videos several years ago. I always have several jars on my kitchen counter of herbal vinegars in different stages. I use it for cleaning, fabric softener, mix half and half with dishsoap, and many other things. It started me on a journey of making salves, tinctures, oils, ferments, and more. I did it a little at a time and gained confidence as I did more. I've learned so much from you. You are a very special person. Blessings 💜
Oh will you put a link in this comment to the vinegar recipe please!
After watching your channel, I learned I could get dehydrated meats other than Beef Jerky. You have a natural way of encouraging people. You have a natural leadership quality. I truly look forward to see your next video and anticipating what I can learn next.
How long can keep home made beef jerky. I think it is a good idea for meat incase they turn off the power which is actually on their agenda.
@@denisehitchens1418 I keep telling people about the power and they just kind of let it go in one ear and out the other. I definitely think that it could happen and it also makes me wonder why all the sudden they are pushing and making so many electric cars! I had some customers that didn’t have power for an entire day and they couldn’t go anywhere because their car was dead! I think I will stick to my 2001 Toyota Camry that is still running in tiptop shape!!! God bless!😊
@@TheSunRiseKid me too keep the fuel car. Electric cars are a con they are designed to be turned off by the authorities if not enough social credit points. And a fee to drive through the pass gate. It is sad the asleep people are making the evil progress.
@@denisehitchens1418 so very true! Have you seen one of those electric batteries on fire? It looks like a flamethrower.!!! I was so glad that I have a big chunk of land and thousands of seeds that I have saved through the years! Some of these people are going to be in for a rude awakening!!! God bless
@@TheSunRiseKid I would move tomorrow. But in w.aust. Blackrock funded companies are digging mineral sands near homesteads and trees are dying. So it means further south. I don't have support from family who still live in bubble....I am 68 but I might end up doing it best to live on acres and seeds.
I don't want to learn 😢 😊😂 I just want to know. But my husband tells me everyday "sorry love, it takes a lot of work, and a lot of learning to know what Heidi knows." 😢I am like, noooo, why can I just know. It is overwhelming but fun to learn. Thank you.❤
Completely completely agree. In the exact same boat. When you see everything that she or other RUclipsrs similar are doing, you can’t help but want to do all of it yourself and it’s easy to forget that they didn’t learn all of this stuff in a day and we won’t either. It’s frustrating for sure. But I’m trying to tell myself that it’ll be longer before I get there if I try to do it all right away instead of starting with one thing.
I find it rather ironic that you posted this...and I had just made my very first pastry crust. Solo even, but with my chef son running interference from his truck.
I have always had bad experiences with people trying to "teach" me and then being really rude and pushing me out of the way. I was bound and determined to face the giants today. At just shy of 50, I'm a sucess! 😊 Now to clean the apples and get the dumplings in the oven.
Thank you for this. I've been feeling pretty run through the mud this year, and I've been doubting everything. ❤ I needed a pep talk from someone or I think I might've pitched the dough anyway before I got the apples cleaned.
Congratulations! I finally started making my own bread. No two loaves are ever the same and I experiment with different ingredients. Some have been a disaster! Who cares?? Lol
I've always made my own pie crust, but felt most pastry was beyond me. No more. I'm making all kinds of things. Have fun!!
Hi Heidi,
You are such a jewel and a blessing. I started watching your videos and learned so much about plants, herbs and spices. I learned how to skillfully make medicinal alcohol tinctures for just about everything and so now I have a small home business selling herbs and tincture. You inspired me so much and after getting good feedback and results, I have a nice customer base where I’m able to sell our products at a reasonable price and spread awareness on herbalism and healing. Thank you for being a great part of my journey Heidi. Blessings.
Sincerely,
Tonya
Great advice for beginners; thanks for sharing! I’m 71 years & still learning! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦
Thank you, Heidi, for encouraging people to make their own extracts, tincture, dehydrating things as well. Heidi, you're such a good teaching and I love how you lead people to others too. Thank you so much for caring to teach us. Now it is time for us to learn and try. ❤ I like when you say we don't have to do all of it! one item at a time.
Heidi, thank you for sharing Wise council. I began gardening years ago, then I started planting herbs. Now I’m leaning into soaps and I have no idea where to start. So homework it is. Over a year ago, I thought hmmm, im thinking about chickens. So I began to listen and read about chickens. Bought a couple of books. Then I looked into breeds. Then I looked up coops & run. Now we have (6) 8 week old chicks. It’s a process of learning. A learning journey. Keep learning friends!!
Many Thxs Heidi for the thumbs up “Encouragement” is just what I needed to hear today! A message from God through an Angel-You Heidi! 😇 🌹🙏🏼🌹
Keep on keeping on! ❤️ from California. 🪷
Chickens AND Grandbabies!!?! Ms. Heidi, you are living the dream!💕😁👍
Great vid! Always inspiring.
I am crazy limited on cupboard and stash space. So … Small strong ‘usually thrifted’ shelves are my new space multiplier … I just make sure to hang into wall studs and voila my apothecary/extract wall has exploded with extra storage space … it is also pretty cool looking in an antique-ish meets quirky kinda way! I now have tons of room for my jars of homegrown herbs as well. My adult kids and grandkids also get a kick out of finding something that I can paint/repair etc to hang on my ever expanding wall of goodness!
Next project is definitely going to be wine making for tinctures!!! Plus I’m going to look into bartering with others that are proficient with their stills 🤗
Thanks Heidi for being such a wonderful resource and cheerleader for so many!
Be Adventurous!!!
Yes, learn a little at a time. Trying to learn/do everything right at the start is a good way to fail.
As one learns/practices a thing, it gets easier and faster every time it's practiced.
I like to refer to a tank installation I was doing once. I was given a blueprints and told, "Go install them!" no other directions.
It took me over 2 hours to get the first tank installed.
One hour for the second tank.
1/2 hour each for the third and fourth tank.
All installations were equally complicated, it's just that there's a learning curve with everything.
No beginner is going to be as efficient and produce as good results as someone whose done the thing many times.
Fyi, Mountain Rose Herbs is another fantastic place to buy any herb or exotic dried plant. The list is amazing. Thanks for all your wonderful library of videos!!!!
Yes, I used to buy from them years ago but stopped for certain moral stances they took so I stopped promoting them but yes, great product otherwise
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for that insight. I will research a little more. I was going to do butcher box But they sourced meats comimg from Canada and Australia. Those 2 countries I would say are very advanced in the agenda's playing out. So I can't trust those meats. If anything is regulated and imported. We definitely can't tell what they have done to it. Much love and God bless
@@justintime6346 I personally trust the meat more than I would most US based Beef (the beef is the only meat that a good part of it comes from Australia) unless I knew the one raising the beef personally, and it is repeated all through their website that it is all fully grass fed and free of hormones and steroids, unlike most US beef.
I do the same things with herbs, sat down and wrote down all the properties of the herbs I have and then looked as to what I could add, I use plain old vodka for mine, and oils for some because I want to make salves with...started with pints of each to have the ingredients, then watched a TON of herb videos to see how ppl use them the most...got the ingredients for soaps too, and I got a ton of EO's, since my most liked EO's for scent was lemongrass I ordered bigger bottles, I like how you do urs, so been trying to find the ones you've done...I know how to crochet, learned as a child, sew, same thing, I also know how to design structures, I can, dehydrate, preserve but my skills are lifelong things I've learned, I also do oil paintings on commission, painting was just something God gifted me with having a natural talent there so it took less time on the know how...I have raised beds I grow herbs and garlic in, growing elderberry bushes too, it was not all at a time, it was one till perfected...its salves and soaps I'm learning now...all my life I grew up knowing how to preserve foods...so YOU ARE RIGHT, you can not do it all at once...its life lessons in action
Heidi, it's always easier to pay somebody else to make something than to do it yourself. lol No different than buying all your food pre-packaged and sometimes even cooked. I have never tried making my own medicine but I find the videos very interesting. Even at 71, I am always trying to learn new things or pick up new skills. Watching Rain Country with you and Patrick is a 2 fer one bargain in knowledge. Phil
I've realized that all of the things I've learned from reading and this platform, I ALWAYS end up adjusting ingredients or the way I make things.
THANK YOU! I battle myself daily. 🥺 We made green tomato pickles then made them into a relish with our ripe tomatoes, hot peppers & onions. I'm learning more herb stuff daily! Today I start processing quince. I discovered you can bake them 20 minutes THEN core and slice! That will be a game changer!!!
You have helped me so much!!! I learned how to make the homemade yeast and I now make homemade soda (albeit, I let them get a bit more alcohol), everyone loves them. I am trying my hand at homemade wine...still learning. I love your videos. Homemade remedies is my passion and I am so grateful I found your channel. You are awesome 💕💕💕 Speedy recovery, sending you lots of love and healing energy 🌟🌟🌟 PS: the first thing I tried was the apple cider vinegar, and it was a success...never going back to buying them.
If you don't have space, know that you can always go up! Buy racks or make them. You'd be surprised how much room you actually have!
You are totally correct! I haven’t been doing this really very long, but I just do a lot by experimentation and, so far so good. I think people tend to make things harder than they really are. And it’s just a matter of giving it a try. Thank you so much for all the information you share.
I did a main season garden in year one, learned crop rotation in year two & tried a little dehydrating, year three I worked on succession planting & planted a few herbs, and with 3rd year harvest I've gotten heavily into dehydrating & am beginning to ferment. Among my dried things are comfrey, calendula, plantain, etc. so this winter when things slow down I can try infusing some oils. Small steps are fine, so long as you don't stop moving forward.
Great reminder!!! I try to only learn 3 things a year. Some stuff is easier so I can add more on. Also don’t worry about making everything on your home instagram ready. I think that’s what messes up a lot of people and why they think they need more space.
Thank you Heidi! You always put things into perspective. I want to learn so much and tend to overwhelme myself and get discouraged. I also need to be more patient with myself. GOD bless!
Love where you stated; "They may sit there for a year before straining".
The first herb I worked with was "Stinging Nettle". I found it growing in my yard. I like how it helps with the arthritis in my hands. I will brush my hands in it when Mr Arthur 😅 is causing me extreme pain. For me (not sure for others), I will feel relief in 10-20 minutes, last ALL day.
I had to smile because I have been trying so many things and I have burn out now and not much really done😣. This morning I had to slow down and remind myself that I travel by bus so one thing at a time. Thank you Heidi for your marvelous videos that are super encouraging. Blessings.
It’s so much fun learning new things! I only just now started my foraging adventure. Simple things. Usnea, goldenrod and fire cider so far. I saved some fireweed seeds to plant next year.
What great encouragement. Just start somewhere. I don’t do everything my self quite either and I may never get there but I will always keep learning!
🙏🙏🙏🙂👍. Thank you for your wisdom and support community. 🙏
If you can't find dried nasturtium (or any particular plant you need for an infusion), go to a nursery or garden center. They'll have it. Even if you can't keep it alive in your apartment or condo, you can buy the whole plant and dry it out yourself.
My local place lets me deadhead flowers so I can collect seeds.
I might have to try that! Thx for the idea@@LilyGazou
I recently started making tinctures and infused oils. So far so good! I’ve had to purchase my herbs and so far I haven’t been disappointed . I do plan on growing my own. I’ve also been dehydrating and vacuum sealing food and today for the first time I’m dehydrating chicken! I can’t wait to see how it turns out! You and several other RUclipsrs have gotten me going and my husband is getting nervous that soon everything is going to be dehydrated! LOL I love the idea of growing and using my own herbs for healing instead of supporting big pharma and have bought some really great books to learn more from. Thank you for helping me get started on this journey! It’s fun and I’m learning so much! ❤❤❤
YOU ARE AMAZING & YOUR POSITIVITY & ENCOURAGEMENT IS COMPLETELY FELT & APPRECIATED BY ME & SO MANY OF US! THANK YOU❤️
Heidi I have learned so much from you. I do so many more things than I used to because of you. I started watching your channel in2020. I’m so glad I did. The herbal antibiotic works. Now I’m getting ready to sew a skirt and wear this style too. I love wearing dresses and skirts. Thank you for the encouragement and for teaching how to do so many different things. The Lord has blessed me with you and your channel. God Bless keep sharing with us.
Good advice and reminders. I think people get overwhelmed because there are so many videos and many recipes are a little different so they stress about which one to choose. I came up with my own healing salve from what I grow that has been amazing. I have gotten a lot of my ideas from you, thanks. My advice to people starting out is start out small and learn about the herbs you are using. Infuse some oils so you have something to start with. Like Heidi said you don't need to make everything at once.
You have inspired and encouraged me to the point I have a pantry full of herbs and tinctures. I’m making my own medicines and although I’m having a biopsy Friday. on Monday I’m starting soaps n salves. Already on herbal and mushroom regimen for cancer. Have my fire cider. Pharmaceutical companies are working their way into my rear view mirror. Could not have done ANY of this without you. You are such a blessing to thousands of us. Have my rain country notebook of your recipes and lists. Internet May go down or whatever but you will be with me. I HAVE MY OWN RAINCOUNTRY BOOK. BAHAHAHA
I’ll never be a Heidi but I’m a pretty good VENIDA in one year. God has been with me and blessed me so much. That’s why not too worried about biopsy. If abdominal surgery is in future God will get me through this too. Gotta be ready for spring. Lmbo
Thank you for the encouragement. I learn a new skill and do it many times to get proficient at it. This year I canned different tomato products as our many varieties of cherry tomatoes gave us a lot of fruit. I did three varieties of salsa and also canned cherry tomatoes with different herbs and onions and garlic. Now that our garden season is to a close, I made my first sourdough bread starter. Yesterday I made sourdough pancakes and tomorrow I will be making some flatbread. I used to make loaves of bread using store bought yeast so I will need to learn how to make sourdough bread. I’m waiting until my starter isn’t so young before I do that. Watching you and people like Mary at Mary’s Nest has helped me to overcome my fear of trying me things. God bless.
Between you and Mary’s nest…. I have done so much I never imagined I’d do
Great information and encouragement as always Heidi. A heartfelt thanks to you! 💗
I love all this encouragement and it’s crazy I never thought I’d be making calendula salves, fire ciders and all sorts of products. Now I grown my own herbs to infuse, and bought a dehydrator as well. I love it and it’s so fun.
You are an inspiration. I have dehydrated many garden foods. Made my own Fire cider and have several bottles of vanilla going. I have mint and thyme right now to infuse. We appreciate everything you teach us. Hank you. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
Found you on fb a couple of months ago, and you've been quite an inspiration! I've got hair growth oil brewing in the cupboard, and planning to make "Vicks" this weekend. I've planted calendula (I'm in FL) and had my first flower this week, and more blossoms almost ready to open! Nasturtiums are just starting to sprout! So thankful for the many videos you post! All the time, God is good!
This is the same philosophy used in the trades. Tried and true. Think about it, but don’t think about it too long. Just get after it and see it through the best you can.
I so agree with you and many of my skills I learned as a child and others when I got older. I have always been interested in knitting and sewing and started making and designing Barbie clothes when I was 6! Knitting very soon after and am a very skilled sewist and knitter. I know how to crochet, but do not do it often. I only started cooking and baking as an adult and now I love cooking and baking from scratch, preserving and growing (not the best gardener, but a work in progress) I do make my own teeth powder and some cleaning stuff, but that is something I really want to learn next
Hi Heidi, God is good all the time. Hallelujah.❤❤❤
Thanks for the encouragement, I don’t like the “hair on fire” approach to anything anymore:)
Good advice. I been doing alot of these things for awhile. So although I have it’s always a good thing to tell myself “one thing at a time” and prioritize. Thank you again Heidi.
Don’t get overwhelmed. Keep a calm heart and a clear head. Talk to God about things, stay close by Him.😊
Amen!
Perfectly stated! I commented something similar - of course mine was long winded! God Bless!!
I’m so glad you put this video out there. My first “tinctures” were actually flavorings for baking… vanilla, coffee, strawberry… Then I branched into medicinal tinctures, both with alcohol and oils. A funny story is when I had groceries delivered one time, I had a bottle of vodka delivered with it. The guy says oh a party coming up? I said no, it’s for a pain tincture. He says vodka can do that. I laughed and told him that after the herbs infuse, I only need a dropper full to get rid of a migraine. He was impressed. I do have a lot of different herbs infusing in oils right now. Some I have plans for, some I don’t, but they will be ready when I want to use them. A tip, if you don’t have room for jars infusing, put a small bookcase in your closet. Hang shirts or short items over the shelf and put your jars there. Many Blessings!!
I am just getting into this. Can you tell me the migraine receipe please
@@fpeer I used usnea and filled a quart jar. You could also use a pint jar, depending on how much you want. I really pressed it in there. I filled the jar with vodka and steeped it for 6 months. I don’t think you need to leave it that long, but I did. I strained it and put it in amber bottles with a droppers. I got those from Amazon. I will tell you that it’s bitter, but the taste dissipates quickly. If you don’t want to use it straight, you can add it to a quarter cup of water or juice. It works great for me, and I don’t have to use pain meds. I hope that helps, Many Blessings. Update-Feverfew is best for pain, not usnea. Usnea tincture can be used as a doxycycline replacement. I’m sorry for the confusion!! I had to grab my bottle and check.
@@blessedbloominghomestead9134 what herb?
Usnea... it's a fungi.. "green man's beard" ... it's amazing and very easy to forage @@fpeer
@@jeas4980 Darn! I don’t have this on my property! Thanks!
Im from india n we dont have same herbs n even cant find it online! But i have learned so much from ur channel n iam used to always substitute herbs based on my personal research .❤
India must be full of all sorts of medicinal plants.
@@LilyGazou yes lily. And I guess it's about how many plants have been documented for medicinal uses because plants n weeds are all over.
Also I had to dig info according to botanist mindset to see the species , that r different and also same when compared to western herbalism. Some plants just doesn't grow here more common ones like elderberry yarrow etc .
Your fruit vinegar video prompted me to try making them with the fruit from our trees this year. Now I just have to have the courage to make salad dressings with them. 😊
Once you do, you'll never go back to store bought! Not saying every single batch will turn out when you start - mine weren't all wonderful, but they were all edible, so I focused on identifying what I didn't like about it so I could correct that with my next batch.
@karenw9996 I found the same when I made my own cream of mushroom and cream of celery soups. I will never go back to store bought.
I love your videos and have learned so much from you! I recently made my first 3 tinctures! Thank you for all that you do! ❤️
Thanks for sharing, yes I have learned so much from you, I found you about 2 years ago and I am doing a lot coping your videos, and it turns out great, and I am learning more and more, it's exciting, I am 61 years old and I want to keep going for more learning ❤
I watch whatever of your videos that RUclips puts on my home screen pretty much daily. I watched some from 7 years ago and then watched this one. You look so much healthier now. It is amazing seeing your journey. Thank you for being here and helping others along the journey they are on. ♥ You are such a wonderful woman.
Actually the reason I look so different from then to now is all about the lighting. Good lighting makes a huge difference :)
This is the channel I most recommend as I travel through comment sections.
Thank you Heidi! If I'd have known how easy making vinegar is, I would have done it years ago! 😊 When I make a new batch now, I smile and send you love and blessings.
I do occasionally still buy a few bars of soap from local people or buy a loaf of bread. I appreciate and support our local artisans. For myself, I was always uncomfortable selling my soap. I would have liked someone else to do that. ☺️
Blessings always! 💜
AMEN Heidi! We' happen to be around the same age. Many of us were raised by parents,& relatives that grew up surviving pre/post WW2 where they saved, salvaged , repaired, re-purlose etc. Generations living off the land and gained multiple skills.
Growing up and maturing under that umbrella makes a huge impact. The benefit of our generation is we learned many practices and mostly at our desire
- Craftsmanship, engineering,, the arts, etc.
If there's a way to keep this video tagged with future videos, this would be so helpful and encouraging. You're approach and format is on point. You're an excellent teacher and we all are blessed as the result!
Hi Heidi, because of you ,I now make the skin salve, vinegars, ferment starters, elderberry syrup. I make my own laundry detergent and all I use for a softener is white vinegar. I'm starting a quilt top.. I've been sewing for years l love crafty things, and the best part is it is good for our health. I could write a book on all the things I've tried and want to try. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Hugs to you.
Thank you so for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. I have several tinctures and extracts going now. I recently made one to help with my husband when he has shingles. Blessing to you and yours. ✝️🙏🏻✝️
Can't believe I missed this video! As I've stated many times, I always do what you do when it comes to experimentation. I can't follow a recipe without putting my own twist on things. I don't mind when you don't give exact measurements as I always understand where you're coming from! Thank you Heidi.
Excellent advice! I try to prioritize what needs to be done first, with the holidays coming up, priorities change.
Good morning Heidi! I so enjoy trying new things. I am getting a Cosori and quite excited about it. My desire is to use the herbs and flowers I grow for medicinal purposes, not just for food. I wish that is was growing season, but during this winter I'll be able to get myself organized as to what I want to do with making my own tinctures, salves, creams and soaps. I have been slowly going through your previous videos, there is so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Have a good day!!!
If I don't do it or make it myself, I will never fail.
I love your videos and have learned how to make so many things from you. I am trying to make mead right now, as I don't care for using vodka in most of my extracts. I enjoy learning new things. Sometimes I fail miserably. Even so, I learn from it. Case in point, vinegar. I failed repeatedly making vinegar. Gave up for a while. I saw your video and decided to try again using your method. Now I make it all the time! I am often surprised that people are so afraid to try new things. I may be 'old' but I hope I never stop learning and trying new things!
Heidi, I was sick for seven weeks, from mid-Sept. thru end of October, and still have a residual cough every so often. Obviously, there is a bug going around. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, though! You have taught me so many things that I'm grateful for. I remember the first two or three times I made vinegar and I thought I did it wrong, so kept throwing it out! Turns out I just didn't wait long enough for it to fully ferment or thought the kham was mold, so I threw it away. I kept trying, and watching more of your vinegar videos, and now I have several different flavors of vinegar!!
You are so inspiring, and your advice makes so much sense. Thank you for your encouragement. God bless.
Thank you Heidi that is soooo helpful! I had to call the canning hotline the 1st time I pressure canned. It's so scary but I'm doing it. 😊❤
Blessings Heidi from Chicago. I know you have covered uning and making fermentation starters. My question: Can the liquid in the kombucha hotel be used as a starter, to ferment foods?❤❤
Thank you ! You are such a good teacher and good inspiration. You are very appreciated!
Thank you again. This time last year I was something close to anxious over 'needing to learn it all'. Just taking a deep breath in and realizing that God Himself didn't do everything in one day and taking one step at a time is really the only way to get anywhere on a journey of learning. You're such an encouragement to all of us who watch your videos. You have taught me a lot and I thank you.
I love the messages you give. I am a therapist and say many of the same words to my clients such as take it one step at a time and have faith in yourself. Thank you for putting it our there for people to hear.
Good point. Great video. Easy to get overwhelmed 😅
You're so helpful and inspirational. Your instructions are always so practical and easy to follow. I haven't commented much over the years (I apologize) but I'm trying to change that. I am so very much grateful for your work in sharing so much of your efforts and knowledge and skills. May God continue to bless you
Thank you Heidi
Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤
You described me to a T. I have a pressure canner that's still in the box. I bought ingredients to make soap a few months ago and they're still waiting on me. Positive note. I have a usnea tinture going. Thanks for the encouragement. It's time for me to stop putting it off and make some soap.
Wow did I ever need to hear this! Especially from you. 😊
I admire you. You followed your intuition and just tried. I agree with you that we have to try by ourselves. Maybe the ingredients can vary from country to country.❤😂❤
You are very inspiring - thank you! regards from South Africa 🌺
Hi Heidi, please take good care of you. Health first. This is the time of the year to get colds. Have a good Friday and a pleasant weekend ❤❤❤
Doing yellow dock root today 🤗🤗
Heidi, great advice! I have done the same thing by taking one skill on at a time. Sometimes I do want to take on too much and have to back off, but it's a great reminder to take my time. Many Blessings to you!
A great message ❤ thank you ❤
Praise His holy Name!🙌🏼
Thank you Heidi! So glad you’re feeling better💕
I agree! Overwhelmed is a thing! I have always 14:01 and DIY. Yet in.the last 10 years, i have suddenly become a chicken! I am not sure how it happened, honest. I think it is a side effect with mental statements and health Crisis, etc. Subconsious becsme scared, in the process! It took me a long time, watching many videos, for me to get started! I still have the issue. Each yime i plan to Do? It pops its ugly head up again! But i have managed to Stock up, increase equipment, stock organic and heirloom seeds, start making tinctures from local plants, get more freezers full, buy solar panels and converters (lacking batteries!), extra gas, filters and oil and lightbulbs for car, get in solar charging lights, etc etc. I even paid for my youngest daughter to get her Drivers License, because my driving leg is disintegrating! Being in countryside, requires a driver! Will i be okay, if everything crashes? No. But i do have a big chance! Lol i have moved into the pressure canning of soups, do i have meals available. I have gathered books to help on subjects. Bought an antique pedal sewing machine. Covered lots of angles. Best i can do, is TRY. 14:01
Thank you so much, I'll be making Calendula oil soon. The Calendula are nice and dry now.
Thank you!! Great encouragement.
thank you for this video...need to be reminded to start where you are and that it's ok to not do everything ❤
Thank you Heidi for taking the time to post your videos; which are always informative!
Thank you and God bless ❤
I just stepped over the threshold i put oregano oil to set yesterday and i have been getting black walnuts out to dry and going to make bllack walnut tincture and i bought some beeswax and jojoba oil to make my first salve. It is a personal jpurney.
I started making tinctures about six years ago. It is so easy to do and so much less expensive than buying.
I also make elderberry syrup and have made calendula salve, also easy. I’ve made body powder, and personal products out of necessity from a rash I developed ten years ago. I love anything diy! 😊
I definitely do way too much at one time instead of taking it one by one! With the work we do I just find so many cool things and our yard is also over 3 acres with an abundance of medicinal plants and mushrooms! We also have access to a large wooden area that has so many awesome. Also! My kitchen is always a disaster with all the stuff I have going on!!😹
I hear ya' there, I try to keep things tidy in my kitchen but there is always a lot going on!
@@RainCountryHomestead we just started the venture in the last couple weeks of switching our cats from regular food to 100% raw food so that is another big project going on in my kitchen! I will admit, though I have already seen major changes in them and I am 100% happy that I made this decision!!
I'm trying to make homemade acv.
I made some comfrey salve. I keep trying new things. Love your channel.
Thank you. I’m getting there with the courage to not overdose myself lol. I’m discouraged with so many things that are not recommended because of hypothyroidism, including something so simple as horseradish. The thyroid dr doesn’t even know what lemon balm or purple cone flower is. Let alone why I can’t consume it. I have never been given a list of foods that I can’t have, in 30 years of having thyroid problems. I found it out on my own through reading books about each plant. It will tell you not to use that plant but never explains why or how serious it would be if I did , wether it’s ok in small amounts or if the frequency matters. I’m trying to fix the thyroid too ❤ blessings
Great advice Heidi. I’m gaining more experience all of the time and sometimes patience is the hardest part but it’s so worth it. Thank you for all of your informative videos that have helped me and continue to do so.
Not sure if anyone else feels this way. Trying to get all the ingredients to make something is expensive. So what I did was, I saved for the items and when I had the money to buy them that's when I started the process of learning how. I now can make my own body butters and lotion. My next project is hair care products. I just purchased a small dehydrator and am planning to thin my herbs, it's a start. I have been making a master tonic for a few years. Not sure where I went wrong. I tried making orange lemon vinegar but it didn't work. I will try again soon.
The citrus vinegar- I don’t infuse it more than 2 weeks.
Lovely herbs recipes my dear friend ❤
Great pep talk!
You've encouraged me immensely. I have vinegars, ferments and made face cream recently. I do watch others for measurements...