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Hey there, friends! Welcome to the Herb Folk summer Q+A. As we wrap up the summer season inside Herb Folk, I have gathered together several summer-related herbal questions that I’m going to try to answer for you today, including ideal herb drying temperatures, when to harvest specific plant parts, sun tea shelf-life, and preserving culinary […]

As the summer days gradually fade and the autumn breeze starts to set in, it’s important to adapt our lifestyle in various ways to embrace and transition along with the changing season. This not only helps us to better align ourselves with nature’s rhythms, but there are health and wellness benefits too, such as feeling […]

One of my kiddos woke up recently with a swollen, red, itchy eye.  As a nurse and herbalist, my first step is not to head to the doctor but to search my herbal apothecary for something that will meet our needs. Namely, something that will counter an infection if there is one, ease any pain, […]

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Independence Day is right around the corner, and if your family is anything like mine, the fireworks have already been bought, the grill has been cleaned, and the invitations sent for one of our favorite summer celebrations.  While summer celebrations like the 4th of July are a lot of fun, burns are a common and […]

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, and rose bud (and others)!) If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there many times, and it can be a […]