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This past spring, I was excited to see a couple of yarrow plants growing next to my driveway. I watched them as they grew, budded, and unfurled their creamy white flowers, and as soon as they were full grown, I put them to good use. Back in August, I took some time to quickly tincture […]

How To Make A Fresh Yarrow Tincture (Plus 5 Ways To Use It) | Growing Up Herbal | If you have yarrow growing nearby, here's how to make a fresh yarrow tincture that you can have on hand for future use. Also included are 5 ways to use it!
How To Forage For Chicory This Fall | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to identify and forage for chicory this fall! Chicory can be a great coffee substitute and assists the body in detoxing and blood sugar balance.

You. Guys. I love chicory so much! I am a bitter, black coffee kind of gal, and chicory is deep, dark, and bitter—making it a perfect fit for me. This doesn’t mean that you can’t sweeten up chicory for your enjoyment if you don’t have a black-coffee tooth. You can. In fact, everyone can enjoy […]

Nothing ruins a good time outdoors than pesky bugs! There are a number of natural bug sprays one can use, but what about the creepy crawly kinds that love to crawl into your tent? Ticks, spiders, ants… these can all ruin a nice camping trip, and no one wants to share a sleeping bag with […]

DIY Herbal Bug Repellent Powder For A More Enjoyable Camping Trip | Growing Up Herbal | Are pesky bugs ruining your time outdoors? All you need to make this DIY herbal bug repellent powder is a few ingredients. You'll soon be on your way to a more enjoyable camping trip!
The Herbal Academy's Intermediate Herbal Course: A Review | Growing Up Herbal | Ever thought about going to herbal school at the Herbal Academy? If you're curious and you'd like an inside look, check out my review of their Intermediate Herbal Course right here!

Have you ever considered going to herbal school, but you weren’t quite sure if it was right for you? I’ve been there.  There are different schools with various teachers, viewpoints, and teaching methods. There are different paths of herbal education depending on what you want to do as an herbalist. Herbal schools vary in cost, […]

The end of August is here, and for me, that means the end of summer. Vacations are over, school starts back next week, and cooler weather is moving in here on the mountain. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for fall. I hear a lot of people saying they’re doing everything they […]

Things I Love: August 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | Maine vacations, wildflower gardens, period trackers, makeup brush cleaner, and classic books are some of the things I loved this past August!
4 Questions To Ask Before Going To Herbal School | Growing Up Herbal | Thinking about going to herbal school, but you're not quite sure if it's for you? Ask yourself these questions first!

It’s back to school season, and not just for the kids and college students—for everyone who wants to study the art and science of herbalism at the Herbal Academy, too! But how do you know if our herbal school is right for you? Today, I’m over at the Herbal Academy where I’m sharing 4 questions […]

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!

How to Become
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4 Questions To Ask Before Going To Herbal School | Growing Up Herbal | Thinking about going to herbal school, but you're not quite sure if it's for you? Ask yourself these questions first!

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