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.
Have you ever tried to make a ratio tincture before and found that there just wasn’t enough solvent to cover the plant material? (I’m looking at you arnica flower, mullein leaf, calendula flower, mugwort leaf, […]
Summer soirees are the perfect occasion to gather with friends and family, bask in the warm sunshine, and indulge in refreshing and delicious drinks. This year, why not elevate your party game and impress your guests with unique and flavorful botanical cocktails? By incorporating herbs and botanicals into your drinks, you not only create a […]
If there’s one area I’ve always struggled to get results in when using herbs, it’s been headaches. Yes, I’ve tried a lot of different things over the years, but my results were always hit or miss […]
If you ask me, plain ole’ water is pretty dull and boring. If I’m going to drink water during the day, and I normally do, I’m going to need something fun. Something tasty. Something exciting! This is where flower ice cubes come in handy. Flower ice cubes not only make my drinks a bit prettier […]
Dean and I have been going on weekly date nights for the last year or so, and after 13 years of sporatic dates when we could find a baby sitter, this time together has been a staple that we both look forward to each week. If you’re a parent and in a season of life […]
Hey, ladies! Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel like you can take on the world, think clearly and make decisions quickly, and love everyone around you, and other times, you find yourself wanting […]
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!