About Learning And Yearning
Learning And Yearning is about a journey — one that’s always unfolding, evolving, and leading us toward a more intentional, natural way of living.
It began as a personal mission to break free from dependency on grocery store shelves and synthetic solutions. Over time, it has become a lifestyle rooted in organic gardening, seasonal foraging, local farms, and the quiet wisdom of nature. It’s about growing food that nourishes, crafting remedies that heal, and making things with your own two hands — not because it’s trendy, but because it’s real.
But this journey doesn’t stop with the soil.
It’s about replacing over-the-counter pills with elderberry syrup and plantain poultices. Swapping store-bought air fresheners for simmer pots and beeswax candles. Learning how a simple onion can calm a cough, or how a bit of castor oil can ease an ache.
We care about what goes into our bodies — and onto them. That’s why you’ll also find us exploring homemade toothpaste, tallow-based skincare, herbal salves, and DIY cosmetics that truly nourish.
Our journey extends to the kitchen, where we believe food is both medicine and joy. Whether it’s sourdough from a bubbly starter, bone broth simmered for 24 hours, or a wild nettle pesto harvested from the backyard, the goal is simple: real ingredients, deeply rooted in tradition, made with love and care.
Here are just a few of the topics we explore:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Gardening | Organic soil building, heirloom seeds, companion planting 🌻 |
| Foraging | Wild mushrooms, dandelion roots, mulberries, and acorns 🌲 |
| Home Remedies | Garlic oil for earaches, calendula for skin, fire cider for immunity 🌿 |
| Recipes | Fermented vegetables, einkorn pancakes, elderberry syrup 🥣 |
| DIY Products | Lip balm, bar soap, laundry powder, tallow lotion 🧼 |
| Pets | Natural flea control, homemade dog treats, herbal support for aging pets 🐾 |
| Simple Finances | Living below your means, pantry budgeting, natural homemaking 💰 |
Of course, we’re not off-grid hermits (although we dream about it sometimes!). Like many families, we live in the in-between — with one foot in the modern world and one in the garden. That’s why we also talk about practical finances: how to live well on less, reduce your dependency on consumer systems, and find freedom in frugality.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about learning.
That’s why we share failures, experiments, and real stories — not just the pretty, Instagram-perfect moments. Sometimes the yogurt doesn’t thicken. Sometimes the tomatoes catch blight. But every experience brings growth. 🌼
And pets? They’re part of the family, too. From natural dewormers for cats to homemade calming sprays for anxious pups, we believe our furry friends deserve holistic care just as much as we do.
If you believe that simplicity is powerful, that nature has answers, and that you’re never too old to start learning something new, then welcome. You’re in the right place.
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