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Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
Do you feel like you never have time to cook from scratch the way you want to? Tried diving into the homesteading lifestyle only to end up feeling burnt out? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start.
Are you ready to navigate the world of homesteading in a way that suits your modern life?
In this podcast, you will find modern and practical solutions for your suburban homestead.
I’m here to dish out quick and straightforward homesteading tips and home management systems, all geared towards intentional living and finding contentment. If you’re itching to kick off your homesteading journey on your terms, bid farewell to overwhelm and guilt—you’re in the right spot.
Hey friend. I’m Brittany. Crunchy mom and wannabe homesteader. I’ve been down the road of trying to learn all the homesteady things… and then I hit the burnout wall. Attempting to master every internet-suggested skill all at once led to wasted time and, let’s be honest, quite a bit of wasted money.
But guess what? It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing ordeal. I’ve found a way to live out homesteading principles in my own modern style, letting go of some things and crafting a plan that sticks. And now, I’m here to guide you to do the same.
If you’re ready to homestead in a way that meshes with your busy life— Join me and let’s make your homesteading goals a reality! Grab that sourdough starter from the back of your fridge, it’s time to rise.
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Ep 79. Raking Leaves: The Good, Better, and Best of Balancing Practical, Pretty, and Pollinators
To rake, or not to rake? Balancing a pretty lawn with saving the pollinators can be tricky, but I think you can have the best of both!
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16:3219/11/2024
Ep 78. Seven Wellness Products I am Loving Right Now
Oooo these are a few of my favorite things! While I will always recommend making items for wellness first, sometimes it is nice to treat yourself. You can't pour into your homestead from an empty cup!
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18:2815/11/2024
Ep 77 Good, Better, Best: Choosing the Right Non-Toxic Home Fragrance FOR YOU
Choosing the right non-toxic fragrance for your home is confusing! I hope to simply the decision for you so you can make your own choice about candles and fragrances in your home!
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16:5612/11/2024
Ep 76. The Results Don't Matter. How to Remain Home-Steady during an Election
The Homestead Challenge is aimed at helping you remain home-steady in these weird times. I hope you find peace in remaining home-steady.
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12:1805/11/2024
Ep 75. Prepared for Unrest? How City Homesteading Gives Us an Edge
Today I'm exploring how city homesteaders have a unique advantage when preparing for potential civil or economic unrest (whether you think that is really going to happen or not). From food preservation and sustainable gardening to practical resourcefulness and mindful homemaking, city homesteading fosters self-sufficiency, resilience, and adaptability—even without large land or livestock. Tune in to discover essential preparedness skills that every urban homesteader can rely on, and learn how to create a more secure, calm, and resourceful lifestyle in uncertain times. Whether you’re in a small apartment or suburban home, this episode is packed with insights for staying prepared in the modern world.
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18:4201/11/2024
Ep 74. Holiday Homemaking- 10 Things I am Saying YES to this Holiday Season
I’m sharing all the things I’m intentionally saying YES to this year—from accepting help to creating cozy moments.
This season can feel like a whirlwind of parties, hosting, and endless to-dos, but I’m here to remind you that it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I’ll show you how a few simple “yeses” (wowza that is a weird word) can make your holiday season on the homestead more meaningful and stress-free.
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18:3029/10/2024
Ep 73. Homesteading Q&As from a City Homesteader
I asked your burning homesteading questions on Instagram and in our Facebook group, and today I am sharing the answers! If you want in on the next Q&A be sure to DM me any questions you have!
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21:0125/10/2024
Ep 72. Homesteading for Busy People: 5 Steps to Do It All Without Losing Your Mind
No matter how much we try to slow down, this busy modern world catches up to us quickly. Today, I wanted to give encouragement to those who really feel the bustle (and not the good hustle). I truly believe you can have the homestead of your dreams if you follow these steps. Homesteading for busy people is possible, you might just have to change a few things and do the work.
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23:4622/10/2024
Ep 71. 6 Ideas for Winter Homestead Preparedness
Preparedness is still on the mind as we are squirreling away the harvest for winter. There are a few cheap and easy ways to prepare for the months ahead so that your home is ready for winter and you can enjoy the cozy winter vibes without worry.
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22:0418/10/2024
Ep 70. Autumn Foraging for Black Walnuts
Emergency preparedness is not only a hot topic, but it seems as though it might actually be necessary. For me, learning skills and foraging is a cheap and amazing way to feel prepared in a peaceful way. With the stress of the world, foraging can bring so much peace, and the skills you learn along the way may just come in handy someday! Autumn foraging is fun as you get to be in nature as the leaves begin to change, and the black walnuts begin to fall. Black walnuts are super easy to forage and can be a powerful tool in your home herbal medicine kit.
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14:2908/10/2024
Ep 69. What is The Homestead Challenge? An Insight Into Homestead Blogging
The Homestead Challenge has been around for 4 years now (wow!). It started out as a blog and has grown into this amazing podcast community. Thank you to everyone who listens and who is sharing your own homestead challenges with us along the way. I truly don't think I would challenge myself to keep doing the thing THIS long if it weren't for you.
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24:3320/09/2024
68. National Preparedness Month for Normal People
September is National Preparedness Month, and with it being an election year, preparedness seems to be all the rage! However, I am not into all of that doomsday stuff. What about when your kid gets a boo-boo at the park? Are you prepared for that? In this episode, I share the first place I started prepping and what I have on hand for everyday issues.
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20:5717/09/2024
Ep 67. Stop Consuming and Start Learning Preparedness Skills
As we enter fall, I am deeply convicted to get away from consuming and start using what I have... stewarding all that I've been given... and learning all that I can learn. Preparedness doesn't have to mean buying a ton of things. There is so much we can do and learn to be good stewards of our stuff.
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25:1406/09/2024
Ep 66. How to Actually Start Using the Herbs you’ve Gathered
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22:1103/09/2024
Ep 65. Getting the Homestead Ready for Fall
There are a few things you can do on the homestead to get ready for the fall season. This is my favorite time of year, so there are a few things I am incorporating into my regular routine in order to be ready! Do you have anything special you like to do this time of year?
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22:2030/08/2024
Ep 64. My Favorite Herb for Transitioning to Fall
Are you starting to get those fall vibes? I sure am. Nothing marks the harvest season to me like goldenrod. Its abundant yellow hues paint the landscape this time of year. Not only is it pretty, but it has some pretty great herbal uses to fill your homestead pantry as well.
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12:5823/08/2024
Ep 63. The Differences Between Chamomile and Feverfew and How to Use Them
Next up in the herbal stash challenge are two pretty little herbs: chamomile and feverfew! These are two garden favorites that are excellent to grow and have in your personal homestead herbal stash.
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15:2520/08/2024
Ep 62. What a Tree Falling on My House Taught Me About Emergency Preparedness
Yikes! Emergency preparedness is SUCH a hot topic in an election year. But... spoiler alert... it's probably the little everyday things that most of us will experience that you need to prepare for. There are also many things you can do to prep that are completely free! Being a prepper doesn't mean you have to prep for an apocalypse. Maybe it's just a big old oak that comes crashing down!
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21:1213/08/2024
Ep 61. 5 Ways to Reduce Kitchen Food Waste
Most homesteaders are concerned about saving food and saving money. Listen to these 5 ways to reduce your food waste that are EASY and effective.
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14:4706/08/2024
Ep 60. I didn't know what to say
Thank you for 60 episodes of The Homestead Challenge. I know homesteading isn't the hottest topic anymore, but we are still doing the thing! For many of us, we have learned so many lessons, found new habits and ways of life, and maybe even made some mistakes along the way. In today's episode, I share my heart on social media, politics, and loving your neighbor (and probably some other stuff too).
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20:5302/08/2024
Ep 59. All of the Uses for the Common Weed Plantain
Plantain (not the funky banana kind) can be found in sidewalk cracks, fields of grass, the side of the road, and more. It is a healing herb and is very gentle, yet effective. Listen in for all of the ways I use plantain in my own herbal medicine stash.
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12:2926/07/2024
Ep 58. Natural Sunscreen and Sun Protection Options for a Toxic-Free Summer
This episode explores Natural Sunscreen and Sun Protection Options for a Toxic-Free Summer. From the foods you eat to what you put on your skin, there are good, better, and best options when it comes to natural summer sun protection!
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16:2723/07/2024
Ep 57. How to Use Echinacea as an Herbal Remedy in Your Home
Echinacea is abundant in many neighborhoods as many people are beginning to recognize the importance of planting wildflowers. Not only are they beautiful, but purple coneflowers are incredibly useful too! Join in our Herbal Stash challenge and gather your own echinacea as we start to build our own home apothecaries for the fall and winter ahead.
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13:3419/07/2024
Ep 56. Homesteading Really Does Get Easier
I never thought it would happen. But I turned around, and I realized that I actually am doing the thing. And I am not stressed. Homesteading can be so daunting when it is brand new to you, but practice really does make progress. When we learn and fail, take it all on and start getting our hands dirty, we are eventually given the homestead of our dreams.
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21:4516/07/2024
Ep 55. The 3 Easiest Ways to Preserve Your Garden Harvest That Still Provide a Creative Outlet
The abundance of the garden can be overwhelming. As a newer homesteader, canning was simply too stressful to even think about. Now, I love to can, but sometimes I simply don't feel like it or don't have the time. There are so many easier ways to preserve some of your harvest (I've talked about them in other episodes), but simply freezing or dehydrating can be a little boring. As I am on a lifelong journey to consume less, I want to create MORE! Today I want to talk about 3 really easy ways to preserve that are also fun and creative (not to mention pretty!).
Other Preserving Episodes to Listen to:
Ep 45. 9 Cheap and Easy Methods for Preserving Your Garden Harvest
Ep. 13. 5 Canning Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
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14:4312/07/2024
Ep 54. The Magic of Mullein: An Easy Herbal Remedy Found Right in Your Neighborhood
Mullein is a super common herb found right in your neighborhood. As we are quickly approaching the fall, I thought it would be fun to get our homesteads prepared by building up our at-home herbal remedy stash. Twice a month I will explore an herb to add to your home herbal medicine chest so we can be prepared for the cold and flu season ahead, stress-free.
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13:3209/07/2024
Ep 53. Gaining Peace By Giving Myself Permission to Be a Homemaker
Ah! I am nervous about putting this episode out into the world friends. Today I want to dive into all of the guilt and feelings I have had about quitting work to become a homemaker and later a stay-at-home mom. I always expected myself to be a career woman/boss babe, and I found myself very anxious and stressed all of the time. It turns out that leaning into my femininity (why does this still make me cringe?) has brought me a ton of peace. This won't be the same for every person, but if you are struggling with feelings about being a homemaker or longing to become one, but feel the societal pressure to work, I hope this episode brings you some solidarity.
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23:0102/07/2024
Ep 52. How to Make an Herbal Salve with a Common Garden Flower
I am here to chat about my current favorite little flower that I am using topically at home. It's CALENDULA. And no, mine is not yet blooming in the garden. But you can always order from a reputable source. Starwest Botanicals is one of my favorites. I know some of you are very curious to get into herbal medicine. I truly think that topical products and skincare are the best gateway to learn about plants in a safe (and fun!) manner.
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Other Herbal Episodes
Ep 3. 2 Herbal Things You Can Make this Week that are Not Scary
Ep 34. Six Herbs for Spring Allergies
Ep 46. Common Garden Culinary Herbs that Can Be Used as Medicinals
18:5928/06/2024
Ep 51. A New Freezer and A New Kitchen Gadget to Beat the Summer Heat
This heat wave has made me appreciate being inside again. I have many projects that were left neglected as I abandoned them for the lust of garden season. I am not one for the heat, so I have been staying cool while giving the inside of my home some much needed love. From the pantry area of the basement to experimenting with new herbal products, it feels good to spread the love to some of my other homesteading hobbies.
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16:2321/06/2024
Ep 50. Committing to No Processed Foods for a Month
I can't believe this is Episode 50! I figured it was time to up my homesteading game, so I wanted to do a little challenge. I am committing to no processed foods for a month (well, mostly). Listen in to what this means for me and for how you can join in this challenge to put your health and environmental goals to the forefront of your summer. I am ready for fresh harvested food, local meats, and all that homemade goodness.
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17:2718/06/2024
Ep 49. Rating My Best Sustainable Swaps 4 Years Later
Sustainable products aren't as "hot" as they used to be. I think people caught on that you should use what you have before buying new! That's definitely the homesteader mentality that I try to get myself into every day. But I have certainly purchased my fair share of sustainable products. Let's look at an old blog post to see if I still love these products as much as I used to to see if they have proven to be truly sustainable.
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19:3914/06/2024
Ep 48. How to Have a Prepper Stash Without the Conspiracy
When people think of homesteaders, they may also relate thoughts of conspiracies and doomsday prepping to the mix. I am not all about that. But I AM about prepping for peace of mind for minor emergencies. In this episode, I am chatting about the minimal prepping that we do in my household to keep the peace and leave the conspiracy behind.
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23:0711/06/2024
Ep 47. How I am Living Slow this Summer Even Though I am Bad at Slow Living
Many people desire to live a homestead life when they desire slow living. Slow living can bring us to what is most important. It can allow us to savor the short time we have with our children. It can calm our nervous systems in this busy world. I think many of us desire slow living, but many (including me) are not the best at it. We live in a modern world full of busyness, but there are still simple ways we can slow down our days, despite living fairly normal lives. In today's episode, I share a glimpse into how I am trying to slow down to savor the summer for health and for happiness.
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21:1707/06/2024
Ep 46. Common Garden Culinary Herbs that Can Be Used as Medicinals
In the homesteading realm, a lot of people are looking to get into medicinal herbs, but it can be intimidating! I think we often discount the common herbs, right from our garden, that have been used throughout time for medicinal purposes. These common culinary herbs pack a punch and are safe and easy to use to start your herbal journey!
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15:0704/06/2024
Ep 45. 9 Cheap and Easy Methods for Preserving Your Garden Harvest
It is almost harvest time this garden season, and I wanted to share some simple methods for preserving your harvest, no matter the size or budget (no fancy freeze dryer required). This episode mostly focuses on herbs, but these tips can be used for many types of veggies and even flowers, too!
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18:4631/05/2024
Ep 44. 7 Productive Ways to Rest on the Homestead
Rest AND productivity in the same sentence? I know that can sound confusing, but I truly find that I am most rested when I am doing something a little productive at the same time. Whether it's physical or mental, there are ways to rest your mind and body that can be productive for you in the long run. In this episode, I am going through 7 of my favorite ways to rest on the homestead.
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16:3728/05/2024
Ep 43. Is It Okay to Be A Half-Hearted Homesteader?
I think it is safe to say that we all go through different busy seasons. During those busy seasons, you may do more or less homesteading than you'd prefer- and that's totally okay! We need to release unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves and know that every little bit of "homesteading" that we do in any given season is important, and enough.
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20:0024/05/2024
Ep 42. The Pressure to Plant a Native Garden
Instagram can be a great source of garden inspiration, but also pressure! While growing native is WILDLY important (see what I did there), I don't think we need to feel bad about not doing it perfectly. Some things simply make us happy. And no, we cannot singlehandedly wipe out all of the invasives in our area either. It's all a lot. Like many things in life, I think that finding the right balance for you will help you create the happy, pollinator-friendly garden of your dreams.
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18:3221/05/2024
Ep 41. Garden Folklore and Myths that Are Actually True
Whether you believe in folklore, wivetales, or garden myths or not, a lot of it is rooted in truth! I scoured the internet for some of te best gardening advice that has been passed down through the generations that are rooted in some science.
Do you know of any folklore that has proven to be true in your garden?
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16:1514/05/2024
Ep 40. Use these Herbs in Your Garden for Natural Bug Repellent
As we plant our gardens this spring, we need to think about how we will be spending our time outdoors. If you want to eat or even hang out outside, you'll soon be bombarded by some pesky little friends. Whether you plant these herbs in container gardens around your patio or use them in a natural DIY bug spray, you'll be happy you planned ahead for natural bug repellent this season!
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15:2710/05/2024
Ep 39. Summer Schedules and Systems for Balancing Homestead Tasks and Family Fun
In today's episode, I talk about changing routines for household tasks (psst... join the Facebook Community and we are all going to share our favorite QUICK and easy summer recipes), family fun and adventures, and even a little self-care (not the woo woo kind, but the kind where you do stuff for "future you" and can thank yourself later).
Tune in and really work on adapting your routines for the season so you can have your best summer yet (Seriously. I actually mean that.)
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22:0707/05/2024
Ep 38. Things No One Mentions About Companion Planting
Companion planting is among the most popular homesteading and gardening goals from our community this year! Sure, we all know you should plant stuff with other stuff to make it grow better, but why? After researching companion planting, I was left with a few questions that I felt like no one was answering. Hopefully, this clears some of them up!
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18:3203/05/2024
Ep 37. My 6 Favorite Amazon Garden Finds this Year
Happy Garden Season! Here are my top picks for relatively inexpensive (well, for the most part) Amazon finds for the garden that I have been LOVING this year as I build a garden in my forever city homestead.
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15:0030/04/2024
Ep. 36 What To Do When You Regret Some of the Homesteading Decisions You've Made
Oof! Regret is hard and hearing, "I told you so" is a hard pill to swallow. But if there is one thing I know for certain: the best way to learn homesteading is to learn by doing it and making mistakes. We are all human and we can change our minds whenever we want as we grow and learn. What is one lesson or regret that you learned the hard way?
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18:0626/04/2024
Ep 35. Beyond Contentment: Actually LOVING Where You’re At
In this episode, I chat about contentment. But not just waiting around and being okay with where you are at, but still dreaming about your forever homestead. I mean LOVING where you are at, and not even wanting more (well, for the most part).
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21:4223/04/2024
Ep 34. Six Herbs for Spring Allergies
Today I talk about six of my favorite herbs for spring allergies and how to consume them (and how to get your kids to take them, too!).
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16:3019/04/2024
Ep 33. Things No One Tells You About Gardening
We all start somewhere. I am not a beginner but also not an expert gardener. This is my first year building a full-on garden, and I was surprised to learn these things.
I almost felt silly when I learned some of these things this year.
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16:4316/04/2024
Ep 32. How to Deal When Other People Don't Really Support Your Natural Lifestyle
It can be so hard when your friends and family just don't really get it. They might not be outright unsupportive... but when you are surrounded by people who don't get your desire to live a toxic-free, natural life (or want a homestead!), it can be a little exhausting. In this episode, I am going to explore some of the ways that you can deal with these feelings, bridge the gap, gain support, and stay true to your lifestyle choices.
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24:3012/04/2024
Ep 31. Taking the Reins When Things Change on the Homestead
It's time for change! But like, good change! Not scary change. The kind of change that we KNOW if coming... and we can actually plan for it if we just accept that it is going to happen.
Whether it's a new season with new homestead tasks, your kiddos getting older, a new job, or something else, we all know change will happen indeed.
Instead of getting stuck in our old routines, let's make some time to take the reins and make a plan that works for our lives in this new season.
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13:4609/04/2024
Ep 30. 4 Gatorade Alternatives for Hydration During the Flu
Y'all. This has been the WORST Flu of my life. Holy Moly. Here are 4 sports drink ideas that might be better options for you than Gatorade when you are in need of some serious hydration. Stay well!
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Refreshing Blackberry Rosehip Marshmallow Root Infusion Recipe
Yield: about 4 cups (2 drinks)
Ingredients:
For the Marshmallow Infusion:
1 quart water
¾ cup marshmallow root, dried and chopped
For the Blackberry Rosehip Syrup:
2 cups blackberries, fresh
¼ cup rosehips, dried
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of sea salt
Instructions
At night, fill a jar with 1 quart water and ¾ cup marshmallow root.
Shake to combine and refrigerate. The next day, strain the mixture.
To make the blackberry rosehip syrup, combine blackberries, rosehips, honey, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water in a small pot.
Simmer together for 15 minutes, smashing the blackberries with the back of your spoon or a potato masher.
Strain the mixture into an airtight container.
To make a single beverage, combine 1 pint marshmallow infusion with 1 tbsp blackberry rosehip syrup over ice. Stir.
Add a pinch of sea salt and garnish with lemon.
10:0405/04/2024