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In our neck of the woods, gardening is not just a hobby, it's a way of life. It was no different for our family. We moved into our homestead and immediately put ourselves to the task, anticipating great things. Vegetable gardening naturally led us into herbs, and it wasn't long before a small herb garden sprung up near our house.

Drying and using the herbs became a family practice as we all benefited from the "miracle" working plants, and delicious teas. After years of growing and drying herbs, and preparing remedies, it was quite evident that bulk herbs were not available to the public at a good price. And so, we decided to start a small herb business to benefit our friends, family and neighbors.

This was another opportunity to train the children in business, and further our knowledge of herbs and natural healing. Nathan, our second born son, was the first to wear the hat of "business manager". He established accounts with suppliers, published our first newsletter, and organized all our efforts.

After a few years, Nathan was a happily married man, and increasingly busy with a construction business to operate. It was then, that he passed the baton to his youngest sister, Shoshanna.

Shoshanna loves herbs, making special teas and oitments, and natural healing overall. With her ideas, talent and energy, she expanded our little family business by mailing out thousands of newsletters and managing an increasingly growing customer base, enlisting the help of family members and friends to lend a hand.

We'd also like to invite you to visit Shoshanna Gardens.

From our Mailbox

The Vinegar of the 4 Thieves is now a necessity for our family! I just came home from a week vacationing with friends in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I had found your site as a link from No Greater Joy Ministries and was intrigued by the description of the Vinegar of the 4 Thieves. I ordered the mix of herbs and "brewed" my bug juice. I also warned my friends that I was going to smell like salad but hoped I wouldn't be bug-bitten! You see, bugs must view some kind of invisible, neon sign over my head saying, "Bite this one!!" and the biting flies and mosquitoes have a wonderful time dining on me in Michigan. I have tried all kinds of commercial bug repellents, going for the highest percentage of DEET possible for relief. Nothing has ever worked until I found this! I am now a believer in the Vinegar's properties and have made some other believers as well. No bug bites!! I also can say that I DIDN'T smell like a salad after the spray dried on my skin! No offensive odor to drive my dear friends away! There's also no greasy feel afterward as with the commercial products. My dear husband and kids are also converts--they only got bitten when they didn't get themselves sprayed or spent time in the lake without re-treating themselves afterwards! One friend sprayed one leg and not the other--the bare leg had welts all over from mosquitoes and nothing on the "treated" leg. I am so thankful to you for offering this mix and recipe--maybe I'll even make it for gifts!!

~Amy

Did You Know?

Split ends and frail hair can be drastically reduced by simply consuming Horsetail cut and/or powder. Also, weak and thin finger nails can after just a few weeks be stronger and thicker. The nutritional make up of Horsetail is well known as one of the best cures for such annoyances. Just add a bit of the cut herb to any tea combination. In a tincture, it would even be more effective. The powder can also be encapsulated, if you prefer capsules. Continue usage even after you see improvements to make them more permanent.

Kelp would be our second choice as a nutritional powerhouse that can make a noticeable difference. Consuming both would be the best way to tackle it.