welcome

The air is chilly, colored leaves are falling around my home, and in the morning the frosty grass crunches beneath my feet. It’s November—that magical moment where autumn and winter overlap, and a quiet transition begins. If you aren’t paying attention, you might miss it entirely. Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons […]

If you can’t tell from the photos in this post, we recently took a kayaking trip out on the lake. Now, we live up in the mountains of East TN in a little town called Butler, and we live right next to a big man-made lake known as Watauga Lake. In the mid-1900s, people were […]

Oh, summer days! While this week has been quite hot (upper 80’s) with random rain showers each day, which we desperately need because our grass is so dry and slow-growing – the boys and I are trying to spend a good bit of time outdoors each day. That often looks like playing outside, going for walks, […]

One of the biggest responsibilities of a family herbalist is to prepare for seasonal ailments that are likely to affect your family. This means having what you need, whether it’s herbs, preparations, or recipes, on hand so when the time comes, you are ready. In this post, I’m going to share how I prepare for […]

Herbal capsules are one of the most simple herbal preparations in the herbalist’s toolkit. Not only are they easy to make, but they are a convenient way to incorporate the benefits of herbs into your daily routine. Encasing powdered herbs in digestible capsules offers a discreet and tasteless alternative to other herbal preparations. Whether you’re […]

Starting your herbal journey can feel overwhelming, but with a well-prepared toolkit, you’ll be ready to create remedies that support your health and well-being. Whether you’re drawn to herbs for their natural benefits or as part of a sustainable lifestyle, this guide will help you gather the essentials to begin your herbal practice with confidence. […]