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The Rooted Garden

The apothecary

Preparation guides for what you grow and what you harvest. Drying properly so nothing is wasted, making a tincture that actually works, infusing oil for the skin and the kitchen. Simple, practical, grounded.

5 guides

Drying & storage

How to Dry Fresh Herbs

A straightforward method for preserving your herb harvest so nothing goes to waste.

beginner1-2 weeks (mostly hands-off)

Tincture

Making an Herbal Tincture

A folk method for making a shelf-stable liquid herbal extract using alcohol.

intermediate4-6 weeks (mostly hands-off)

infusion

Herb-Infused Oil

A simple method for capturing herb flavor and fragrance in olive or carrier oil.

beginner2-4 weeks cold method; 2-3 hours warm method

Herbal tea

Herbal Tea and Infusions

How to make a simple, satisfying cup from fresh or dried herbs - and when to steep longer.

beginner10-15 minutes

topical

Herbal Shower Steamers

How to make simple baking-soda shower bombs that fill your shower with herb and essential oil fragrance.

beginner30 minutes active + 24-48 hours drying