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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In this week’s vlog, Dean and I are off on a date for our 15 year anniversary! We’re heading to Boone, NC to eat at Eleven80 Eatery and doing some shopping at Mast General Store. Later in the week, I’m heading out with a friend to do some shopping for the new student space at […]

Come learn how to make a non-toxic homemade insecticidal spray for indoor and outdoor plants with me. This insecticidal spray is cheap and easy to make, and it works extremely well to keep aphids, whiteflies, ants, and other pesky insects off your plants. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as […]

You guys! I have another Seasonal Herbalism Community recap and preview for you today. If you’ve heard me talk about this herbal membership and wanted to know more, here’s your chance. We’ve just transitioned into summer content, and I must say, it’s SO good! You can check out what we covered inside my inner herbal […]

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 […]

I’m a firm believer in holistic wellness. Taking a holistic approach to addressing an illness or condition consists of addressing not only the physical parts of a person but the mental and spiritual parts as […]

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It’s Friday, and we’re getting the weekend off to a good start with an evening kayaking trip on Watauga Lake here in East Tennessee. The boys are doing a bit of swimming in the lake, and then we’re setting off on our kayaks to explore the coves around the area. Join us for a nice […]

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