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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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When we moved off the mountain and down into this valley four years ago, we finally had a chance to create the garden of our dreams. I envisioned an in-ground market garden where we would grow crops that thrive in rows, a series of raised bed gardens where we could maximize space and better manage […]

Discover the art of growing calendula with our comprehensive guide. Learn essential tips for planting, care, and harvesting calendula flowers in your garden. Start cultivating vibrant blooms today!

It’s March, yet spring feels so far away. Sure the crocuses, daffodils, and windflowers have bloomed. The forsythia, maple, Bradford pear, and cherry branches are flowering. And yes, the daylily, tulip, and allium green foliage are all peaking up through the black moist soil. But… I long for spring gardening. Last year I purchased a […]

Spring is on its way, and I couldn’t be happier! As the days grow warmer, I find myself itching to get out in the garden and start digging in the dirt. The daffodils, crocuses, and tulips are beginning to pop through the soil, and I keep seeing signs about planting bulbs now for summer to […]

Guest post by GardnersPath.com There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn yellow and red. It can only mean one thing: winter is coming. This means it’s time for gardeners to start preparing our herb gardens for the cold days ahead.  This article will discuss things you can do before […]

In this week’s vlog, I’m sharing details of Judah’s 13th birthday party as well as taking you on a spring garden tour around my home. I’m sharing a homemade DIY for getting rid of aphids on your plants and giving myself a much-needed home manicure. Plus, the boys are putting together a brand new trampoline […]

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

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