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Dried mullein leaves, flowers and roots can all be used to heal these lung abating conditions. A mullein tea is the most common method of preparing the herb and the recipe below makes one cup of tea, which can be consumed up to 3 times a day. Using the tea as a gargle once it has cooled down is very effective for coughing and soreness in the throat. 

Mullein Leaf Tea 

Ingredients

1 ½ cups boiling water
1-2 teaspoons dried mullein leaves and/or flowers (flowers make a sweeter tea)
1 teaspoon dried spearmint (optional for flavor)
1-2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Directions

Steep the mullein leaves in hot water inside a tea ball or strainer for 15 minutes. Add honey if you like a sweeter tea.

If the flavor of mullein doesn’t agree with you, another great way to reap its benefits is by preparing an inhalant. To do this, boil the leaves in water for 5 minutes and inhale the steam to relieve coughs, congestion and asthma. Mullein can fight asthma and keep away colds because it actually prevents infections from settling into the delicate respiratory tissue by curing dryness and constriction.

Rather ironically, mullein can also be smoked, thus rendering itself the only type of cigarette that could be considered beneficial in treating lung conditions.

Mullein is primarily a respiratory herb, although its benefits reach much further than our lungs. The herb is a diuretic and thus can relieve urinary tract inflammation when taken through a tea. It can also be used to decrease inflammation in the bowels, helping to reduce colitis and other issues. Mullein extract infused with olive oil has been used to reduce the inflammation of earaches, sore joints, insect bites and hemorrhoids because of its soothing properties. Simple poultices made out of fresh, mashed mullein leaves and flowers mixed with water can also be used to relieve, burns, boils and sores. 

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It is really easy to make Home Farm Herbery Gourmet Linguica Sausage Seasoning and this recipe makes great Linguica Sausage. 

You do not need a lot of equipment.  An old meat grinder will do or get your meat ground at the meat department.  You simply make patties and/or scramble sausage instead of links.

  To Make Home Farm Herbery Linguica Sausages you will need the following ingredients:  

The contents of Home Farm Herbery Linguica Sausage Seasoning, 5-lbs pork butt, coarsely ground, 2-tbsp liquid smoke, 2-tbsp minced garlic & 1/2-cup red wine.

  Directions:

Hand-trim fat from the outside of meat to your desired fat preference.  Grind the meat with a course grinding plate. After grinding, add the Linguica sausage seasonings to the meat and blend by hand or use a meat mixer. 

Be sure to mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are spread evenly throughout the meat.  Stuff by hand or by using a sausage stuffer or sausage stuffing attachment for an electric meat-grinder.

 (Note: do NOT use the blade in meat-grinder when stuffing and it is best to use a stuffing (bean) plate). If you wish, You can also form patties without casings.

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Happy Sausage Making.

Arlene  Wright-Correll

Sunflower Seeds - "Autumn Beauty" Helianthus annuus

At Home Farm Herbery we love the orange, red and yellow colors of this heirloom Autumn Beauty Sunflower seed.  It blooms to the height of 40 to 60 inches and loves the sun and thrives in zones 4-9.

Our 1 oz. Sampler Packet covers approx. Up to 8 Sq. Ft so plant some today.

We only have 11 packets of these non-hybrid, non-GMO heirloom seeds this year and

When you sow this package of seeds you are taking part in the preservation of healing plants worldwide. 

1 oz. Sampler Packet $5.99 comes with free shipping and each order comes with a free complimentary herb or herb blend of our choice so buy yours today. Plus all our seeds come with special planting instruction sheets and other free goodies we can think of. So Buy today and you will be glad you did.

We thank you in advance as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes (All Natural)

One of the things we love to do in the Home Farm Herbery Creativity Center Kitchen is to create our famous Sun Dried Tomatoes and when we do we are left with the best gourmet Sun Dried Tomatoes that have a sweet, distinctive and tangy taste and aroma. 

Our sun-dried tomatoes are a great staple to give a quick flavor boost to recipes, but you will need to first reconstitute them.

 Here's how:

Place sun-dried tomatoes in heat-proof bowl.

Completely cover with boiling water.

Let sit for 30 minutes until soft and pliable.

Drain and pat dry.

Tips:

Reserve the soaking liquid to use in soups and sauces.

Refrigerate and use leftovers within three days or cover with oil and refrigerate and use within two weeks.

To reconstitute in oil, simply cover with a good-grade olive oil for 24 hours before using

Sun-dried tomato oil may be reserved to use in salad.

Just say NO to gene-altered foods

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Carrots Diced and Dried

All natural and chemical free. Order your supply now.

Our Home Farm Herbery Carrots Diced and Dried is just the thing to use when you make pasta and breads, soups, on pizza, chicken and salads.   Our Carrots Diced and dried take up less room than cans in your pantry or in your freezer and they have a longer shelf life.   We love this about it but we love the flavor better.  We have been able to maintain a subtle, sweet and pleasant authentic carrot flavor in the taste and a great carrot aroma.

Gently air dried and carefully selected vegetables; No additives or preservatives; Non-GMO in our carrots and dehydrated vegetables maintain their high nutritive value with less nutrients lost, plus you can store for 1-2 years in your cupboard; No more wasted food.  Dehydrated foods save time and money; 16 ounces of dried carrots yields 84 ounce; When reconstituted.
To prepared your carrots as separate vegetable just Add 3 parts water to 1 part carrot. Allow Dehydrated Carrots to hydrate for about 20 minutes or until fully re-hydrated.

Did you know that the world's largest carrot weighing in at an astonishing 19 pounds was grown in Alaska in 1998?

This product comes with a free recipe card for wonderful Carrot Muffins.  Buy now!

2 oz sample pack is $6.95

4 oz is 11.95 or buy 3 four oz packages and get 1 free.  A $47.80 value for only $35.85 Buy today.

1 lb $29.95

5 lbs. $129.95

10 lbs. $249.95

50 lbs $679.00

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I am excited!

I just connected with a wonderful, talented gal from my old part of the world.

All Paula’s book royalties go to local non-profit organizations in the area where she lives. 

One of Paula's books is Hands on Health and you can be tempted to read the 1st 15 pages by clicking here now.

Remember Home Farm Herbery offers chemical free all natural heirloom seeds, culinary and medicinal herbs, Hand blended all natural teas, herbs and herb blends, seasonings and more. Click here now

The Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams is a Lot©

By Arlene Wright-Correll

The other day my mind wandered, like it often does, and I started to think about sweet potatoes and yams.  Was there a difference?  If so, what was the difference?

My research leads me to discover that the true yam is the tuber of a tropical vine (Dioscorea batatas) and is not even distantly related to the sweet potato. I learned that slowly becoming more common in US markets, the yam is a popular vegetable in Latin American and Caribbean markets, with over 150 varieties available worldwide and that surprised me.

I went on to discover that generally sweeter than the sweet potato, this tuber, the Yam, can grow over seven feet in length and that the word yam comes from African words njam, nyami, or djambi, meaning "to eat," and was first recorded in America in 1676.

The yam tuber has a brown or black skin which resembles the bark of a tree and off-white, purple or red flesh, depending on the variety. They are at home growing in tropical climates, primarily in South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Yams contain more natural sugar than sweet potatoes and have higher moisture content. Often Yams are also marketed by their Spanish names, boniato and Ã±ame.

For the most part, it does not grow well in the United States, even with care - most of the US is too cold. Yams are a subtropical/tropical vine, growing best in zone 9 or higher. Some can grow in zone 8 with care. In parts of zone 7, it can be grown as an annual, ornamental vine, but it won't produce many tubers, if any.  Since Yams are vines, and need trellises for support of their vine canopies. They need more space than what is available in a tire stack or a 30 gallon bag, so planting them in the ground is best - 3 feet apart and 3 - 4 inches deep. Setts, seeds, or cuttings can be planted - yams, under the right conditions, are very fertile. They require sandy clay loam augmented with loose compost. It takes 10 months for the tubers to form. The ground must stay warm the entire time - 77*F or warmer and night time temps need to remain above 77*F for 9 or 10 months, so that lets Kentucky out at least I think so.

Sweet potatoes, which are yellow or orange tubers, are elongated with ends that taper to a point and are of two dominant types. The paler-skinned sweet potato has a thin, light yellow skin with pale yellow flesh which is not sweet and has a dry, crumbly texture similar to a white baking potato. The darker-skinned variety (which is most often called "yam" in error) has a thicker, dark orange to reddish skin with a vivid orange, sweet flesh and a moist texture.  Now I know the difference, but will I remember not to confuse the names?

The world is full of mysteries!

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Tea of the Week is our newest Three Berry Tea Blend.  This Caffeine Free infusion swirls with the aromatic harmony of a summer garden, complete with the floral undertones of hibiscus. Order your sampler today and get free shipping and a free gift.

Home Farm Herbery Mushrooms, either dehydrated or powdered are great keepers, always handy in your pantry, easy to reconstitute, inexpensive and taste great. Place your order now!

Magical Forest Dried Mushroom Blend

Maitake Mushrooms Dried

Oyster Mushrooms Dried

Porcini Mushrooms Dried

Shiitake Mushroom Dried

Broccoli, Waltham 29 Heirloom Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

At Home Farm Herbery we only plant Heirloom Organic seeds and we save these seeds each year.  Often we have some extra and when that happens we are pleased to offer them to other health conscious gardeners and we only have 6 pkgs available so buy now.

This popular broccoli variety produces a short, 24 inch plant with medium-large heads. This type withstands cold well and is grown best as a fall cropper.

85 days to Maturity

When you sow this package of seeds you are taking part in the preservation of healing plants worldwide. 

Sampler pack contains approx. 50 seeds   $4.99

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Broccoli, Atlantic Seeds (Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

At Home Farm Herbery we only plant Heirloom Organic seeds and we save these seeds each year.  Often we have some extra and when that happens we are pleased to offer them to other health conscious gardeners and we only have 6 pkgs available so buy now.

The Atlantic Broccoli is a fast growing, open pollinated variety that produces well rounded and extremely flavorful broccoli heads. The head averages 5 to 6 inches in diameter. This is a very popular cool weather crop!

75 days to Maturity

Sampler pack contains approx. 100 seeds   $4.50

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Corn Golden Beauty  

Heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO

At Home Farm Herbery we have found an exceptional early corn that tends to produce a large yield. Golden Beauty is a trusted heirloom corn variety first introduced in the 1950’s and still going strong!

Golden Beauty Corn is a rugged and versatile variety that will grow in just about any soil and in just about any climate and will produce 7 inch yellow ears in about 70 days. It is hardy in all zones preferring sun and will tolerate some shade so plant some today.

Also called Zea mays "Golden Beauty" and "Golden Yellow Beauty"

When you sow this package of seeds you are taking part in the preservation of healing plants worldwide. 

1 oz. Sampler Pack $9.99

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Corn, Golden Bantam OG Heirloom Corn Seeds

At Home Farm Herbery we only plant Heirloom Organic seeds and we save these seeds each year.  Often we have some extra and when that happens we are pleased to offer them to other health conscious gardeners.

(Zea mays) The original strain of Golden Bantam was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902. This improved strain was selected for longer ears and greater tenderness. It produces an early main crop for home gardeners and market growers and it has proven to have an excellent sweet flavor, ideal for freezing and fresh eating. 70-85 days.

Sampler Packet 100 seeds $6.95

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Carrot, Paris Market Heirloom Organic seeds

At Home Farm Herbery we only plant Heirloom Organic seeds and we save these seeds each year.  Often we have some extra and when that happens we are pleased to offer them to other health conscious gardeners and this year we have only 20 packages to sell.

Carrot, Paris Market AKA (Daucus carota) is a Nineteenth-century French heirloom. We really love these early round red-orange carrots, 1-2 inches in diameter, uniform and very sweet. This carrot does well in shallow or rocky soil and it can also be grown in containers! It is highly sought after by gourmet restaurants and a great seller at markets. 50-68 days.

Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Tamp soil firmly; keep bed moist until emergence. Germination is slow and uneven, so be patient. Using spun polyester row covers may improve germination rates.

200 seed package $7.95

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Carrot Scarlet Nantes Heirloom Organic seeds

At Home Farm Herbery we only plant Heirloom Organic seeds and we save these seeds each year.  Often we have some extra and when that happens we are pleased to offer them to other health conscious gardeners and this year we have only 25 packages to sell.

Carrot Scarlet Nantes AKA (Daucus carota) (aka Early Coreless) Dates to the 1850s; original seed developed by Vilmorin in France. Cylindrical roots are 7 inch long with blunt tips. Fine-grained bright red-orange flesh is nearly coreless. It has great flavor, sweet and brittle. Good when used as baby carrots and it is excellent for freezing and juicing. This carrot is widely adapted and stores well.  Matures in 65-75 days.

Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Tamp soil firmly; keep bed moist until emergence. Germination is slow and uneven, so be patient. Using spun polyester row covers may improve germination rates.

100 seed Sampler $4.95

We thank you in advance for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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