Healing Meadows Farm

01/23/2026

Turn garden harvest into pantry gold with homemade drying cabinet

01/23/2026

The mulch you choose affects more than moisture — it changes soil temperature, nutrient availability, and pest pressure for each crop. 🌱

- Straw mulch keeps soil cool, perfect for strawberries and lettuce.
- Wood chips are great for perennial beds and fruit trees.
- Shredded leaves nourish heavy feeders like squash and tomatoes.
- Grass clippings add nitrogen but use in thin layers to avoid rot.
- Black plastic warms soil for heat-loving crops like peppers but needs seasonal removal.

The right mulch customizes your garden's climate! 🌿

01/23/2026

These look so yummy and sugar free!

01/12/2026

One of the best visuals on using ice for nerve pain versus using heat for muscle pain

01/12/2026

Some vegetables share pots perfectly without crowding roots.
These pairs thrive together in limited container space.
- Cherry Tomatoes & Basil: Deep tomato roots, shallow basil roots layer without conflict.
- Lettuce & Radishes: Lettuce spreads wide, radishes grow deep and fast.
- Bush Beans & Carrots: Beans fix nitrogen while carrots tunnel straight down.
- Peppers & Onions: Peppers need depth, onions stay near surface.
- Spinach & Strawberries: Spinach finishes before strawberries spread runners.
- Cucumber & Nasturtium: Cucumber climbs trellis, nasturtium trails over pot edge.
- Eggplant & Thyme: Eggplant takes center depth, thyme hugs container rim.
- Zucchini & Marigolds: Zucchini dominates center, marigolds circle perimeter.
- Pole Beans & Lettuce: Beans grow vertical, lettuce fills base shade.

Root zones matter more than leaf space in containers.

01/12/2026

True!

Modern illness didn’t show up overnight — it crept in with convenience, chemicals, stress, and a life lived indoors. 🧪📱
We’re surrounded by things our bodies were never designed to handle: ultra-processed food, constant stimulation, poor sleep, toxic exposures, and chronic stress. 😵‍💫
Health today isn’t just about treating symptoms — it’s about removing what’s quietly wearing the body down every single day. 🌱
Less poison. More real food. More sunlight. More rest. More nature. 🥗☀️🌿
Sometimes the most “advanced” solution… is going back to basics. ⏳✨

01/08/2026

Love how God does things!

Plants defend themselves when grown in the right company! 🛡️
These plant pairings create natural pest barriers without sprays!

• Marigolds & Tomatoes: Marigold roots release compounds that repel nematodes.
• Rosemary & Beans: Rosemary oils deter bean beetles and aphids.
• Dill & Cabbage: Dill attracts wasps that prey on cabbage worms.
• Sage & Carrots: Sage confuses carrot flies with strong scent.
• Thyme & Eggplant: Thyme repels flea beetles that damage eggplant leaves.
• Oregano & Peppers: Oregano masks pepper scent from aphids.
• Chamomile & Onions: Chamomile strengthens onion resistance to fungal disease.
• Lavender & Lettuce: Lavender deters slugs and rabbits from lettuce beds.
• Calendula & Squash: Calendula draws aphids away from squash vines.

01/08/2026

I’ve never made my tofu like this, and it has always been good, so I’m hoping that this might expand my experience on how good we can make tofu! Remember, tofu takes on any flavoring and marinade that you put with it

01/06/2026

Good info for which onion is best to use

The Allium Family: Same “family,” totally different results in the pan

Onion, garlic, leek, chives… they’re all alliums. That means they share that signature smell and flavor—but each one behaves differently in cooking. Knowing which to grab is one of the fastest ways to level up your meals.

Bulb onions (your flavor foundation)

Red / Spanish onion

Sharp + slightly sweet

Best for: salads, sandwiches, pickles, quick salsas

Kitchen tip: a 10-minute cold-water soak mellows the bite

White onion

Clean, strong, “classic onion” punch

Best for: tacos, stir-fries, fresh salsas

When you want onion to be noticeable

Brown / Yellow onion

Balanced; turns sweet when cooked

Best for: soups, stews, tajines, caramelizing

The most versatile everyday option

Garlic (small but powerful)

Garlic bulb

Best for: sauces, marinades, roasted vegetables, meats

Tip: crush/mince and let it sit 5–10 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor

Local garlic

Often more aromatic and stronger

Best for: chermoula, grilled meats, hearty dishes

Tip: start with less, add more if needed

The “green” alliums (lighter, fresher)

Leek

Mild, slightly sweet

Best for: soups, creamy sauces, sautés

Tip: wash well—dirt hides between layers

Salad onion

Mild + crisp, great raw

Best for: salads, quick garnish, light meals

Chives

Delicate onion-herb flavor

Best for: finishing eggs, potatoes, dips

Tip: add at the end (heat kills the freshness)

Spring onion

Fresh with more bite than chives

Best for: grilling, stir-fries, soups

Tip: cook the white parts, sprinkle the green tops last

Quick rule to remember

Raw / fresh: red, salad onion, chives

Slow-cooked: yellow/brown, leeks

Bold flavor: garlic (especially local)

Bonus fun fact: Allium is said to come from a Greek word meaning “to avoid.” (Maybe because once you eat garlic… people avoid you 😄)

01/06/2026

With all the sinus issues colds and flu, here are some mucus killer tips ☕️ 🍋 🫚 🧄

01/05/2026

Happy New Year, Y'all! PLEASE READ! ⏰📰
🌅As of January 2026 Healing Meadows Natural Products will no longer be in the business of making our products. 🚫
I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU🥰 to ALL who have purchased and appreciated our items. 🧴🧼
We started this journey May 2018 and I feel it is completed at 7+ years. I have enjoyed it, and this is bittersweet, but it's time to move on. 🚶‍♀️
I will be placing the last of our stock of Cherry and Vanilla Lip Balms, Perfumes, etc., at Lavern's Country Market this week.
When the items are gone, that is it. 😔
As hard as it is to say this after all the efforts put into the research, recipes, production, design, etc., I'm excited to see what God has instore.
👉This page will continue, but it will be focused on:
*Growing our own Food 🌱🍅🌽
*Planting and Smelling the Flowers 👩‍🌾🌺
*Natural Remedy tips 🌾
*Healthy Living Recipes & Ideas 🥗🥙🍜
*DIY ⛏️🔨 & Helpful Hacks
*Country Off-Grid Living 🪴🌳☀️
I want it to be a place where Faith 🙏and Country Living🏡 are our focus!
Blessings to all of you! I look forward to your continued support of this page.❤️