Goldenrod honey

It's been such a busy summer. In fact, it perplexes me to consider that autumn's full arrival is only weeks away. I've been busy growing food, eating food and preserving food. And, in my world, food includes herbs. I dry … ferment … can … freeze … infuse in vinegar, oil, alcohol and honey … Speaking of honey, I was recently guided to make a small batch of goldenrod (Solidago spp.) infused honey. This is a first for me, and I'm sensing it will come in handy in the coming months for something…

Goldenrod, Solidago, Golden Dagger! Learn more about this sinus allergy helper, and try these goldenrod recipes and remedies for yourself.

The goldenrod plant, also known as solidago, blooms in the late summer and early fall with yellow flowers, and is also edible and medicinal.

Learn how to make goldenrod honey. This is an infused herbal honey recipe where the benefits of both raw honey and goldenrod can shine through.

Goldenrod is helpful for making salves for sore muscles, tea for your kidneys, and may be useful for respiratory woes.

Note: The following acid and honey remedy, or oxymel, is from Liz Neves of Gathering Ground, featured in our story about her urban foraging walks. Goldenrod (Solidago species) is a stimulating pungent, bitter, and clearing herb that grows abundantly in our area. It’s a great ally for quelling allergy and cold symptoms, stimulating digestion, relieving

Foraging for and using goldenrod in tinctures, teas, honey infusions and salves. Recipes include

Posts about goldenrod jelly written by wildlettucegal

Foraging and Using Goldenrod to Make Tincture, Tea, Oil & Salve. The tincture and tea can be used to treat kidney stones, allergies and colds, while the oil and salve can be used for muscle aches & pains.

Goldenrod, Solidago, Golden Dagger! Learn more about this sinus allergy helper, and try these goldenrod recipes and remedies for yourself.