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In this week’s vlog, I’m getting creative and refreshing some containers and hanging baskets with perennial plants for the autumn season (and hopefully longer!). Join me as I update some old hanging baskets and then fill them with two different blends of plants. Thanks for joining me this week at Wild Rose Cottage in East […]

A couple of weeks ago, I headed outside to find a little something for the boys to work on for their nature journaling for the day. After looking around, trying to find something new for them to draw and journal, I noticed that some of my wildflowers had gone to seed, so I gathered some […]

If you’re anything like me, lunch ideas that are quick, easy, and healthy are at the top of your priority list when it comes to food. Oh, and it has to taste good too! Am I right? Absolutely! While ease and health are my top goals when it comes to food, for the five guys […]

Herbalism is a never-ending field of study, and one of the areas I’ve chosen to challenge myself with over the last 2 years is foraging. While I think foraging and cultivating herbs should be a part […]

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Whether you’re celebrating the upcoming 4th of July holiday or gathering with friends and family for a summer get-together, beautiful drinks can take a summer party to the next level! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a summer mocktail that can easily be upgraded to a cocktail if you wish. You can go all patriotic […]

In this month’s recipe walk-through video, I’m walking you through my process of making a homemade chamomile hydrosol which can be used both internally and externally, on the skin and in the home, and even […]

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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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