A miracle healing balm grown in your backyard… 🌼✨ Ready to be planted now through June depending on your zone, calendula is a powerful, skin-soothing flower known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Thriving in sunny spots and guaranteed to grow thanks to our organic seeds, all you need is three ingredients to make this ultra-powerful salve that can be used for bug bites, dry skin, rashes and more. First, make calendula oil by filling a jar about half full with dried homegrown calendula flowers and pour sunflower oil almost to the top (or a similar oil like sweet almond, rice bran, jojoba, apricot kernel oil, etc.) Cap and store in a cool, dark place for four to six weeks, shaking periodically, then strain and use. To make the salve, you’ll need: 3.5 ounces of calendula infused oil 0.5 ounces beeswax pastilles Add the oil and beeswax into a heat proof container. Set it gently into a pan containing several inches of water. Bring the temperature up to medium-lowish heat and let the container stay in the makeshift double boiler until the wax is melted. Remove from heat and pour into tins. Pro tip: Grow your own calendula from seed with Back to the Roots’ 100% organic, non-GMO seed packets, perfect for raised beds or sunny containers. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, our seeds are guaranteed to grow, making it easier than ever to turn your garden into a natural medicine cabinet. Recipe via @nerdyfarmwife. Video via @saveyourselfwellness. #growingcalendula #calendula #calendulaflower #calendulabenefits #calendularecipe #calendulasalve #gardenmedicine #organicmedicine #organicgardens #organichomes