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.
In this week’s vlog, I’m giving you an update on our spring and summer outdoor projects — specifically our pond clean-up project, our summer garden, and our garage-to-study conversion. Dean is also taking over homeschooling for a day, and we’ll chat a bit about why that’s a good thing and what the boys think of […]
I recently received a comment from a blog reader asking me what my thoughts were on making Instant Pot tinctures. While I replied to that specific comment, I thought I’d write a blog post about it because I figure it’s something other people have wondered as well. So, the short answer to that question is, […]
Hi there, friends! Today, I have another recipe walk-through video for you. This month, I’m walking you through the steps I take to make a buttercup flower essence. Buttercup flower essence is one of my […]
Dean and I tried to surprise the boys with a trip to see YouTubers Dude Perfect at Bristol Motor Speedway’s Chaos at the Colosseum. There were stunt motocross, monster trucks, drift cars, demolition derby, fun challenges, and more! It was a lot of fun, and the whole family had a great time together. Come along […]
Today, the two older boys are off to a 4-H Electricity Camp, so the younger boys and I are heading out to run some errands before visiting Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park in Bluff City, TN. This is a small, donation-only family park that is a fun place for little kids to explore and older kids […]
Come alongside me as I make Summer Solstice Herbal Surprise boxes for my Seasonal Herbalism Community (more info about this herbal membership below)! We’ll be making homemade mineral sunscreen, an herbal antimicrobial salve, a bug-repelling oil, and a lovely botanical flower essence. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as always, […]
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!