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Did you know stinging nettles make a nourishing tea when harvested and prepared safely?

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Rosehip Tea: 5 Health Benefits and How to Make It

With its pleasant fragrance and slightly sweet, slightly tart flavor, rosehips pack a nutritional punch—full of vitamin C and antioxidants.
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How to Make Dandelion Root Coffee: 3 Different Ways

Here’s how to make dandelion root coffee (aka tea), a tasty, caffeine-free, coffee substitute—from harvesting, roasting, and finally three ways to make a cuppa!

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How To Grow Mung Bean Sprouts 2 Easy Ways

Crunchy and nutritious bean sprouts make a tasty snack. The best thing is they’re easy to grow. Here’s how to grow mung bean sprouts two ways.

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