# Ep 184. Apothecary February Herbal Q&A

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Podcast: [The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945)
Published: 2026-02-27T09:47:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1300

## Resource

In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up Apothecary February with a relaxed herbal Q&A. I’m answering your questions about overwintering herbs, how I store dried medicinal herbs, and how long they really last. We also talk about the five herbs I’d grow if I could only choose a few, natural herbs for seasonal allergies like nettle and mullein, and why homemade herbal skincare is one of the biggest “bang for your buck” projects. It’s a cozy, honest close to a month of building a simple, no-pressure home apothecary. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/

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