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.
I’m constantly amazed at the herbs that surround us. Plants that can be used for food and medicine. If we only knew they were there, that is. Today, I’m sharing a little video of 7-8 herbs that I quickly found in my mother-in-law’s animal pen the other day. My hope is that you’ll see how […]
I have something to confess. I am not a natural at gardening. Folks, I am serious when I say that I do not have a green thumb. People often look at me in surprise because they assume that because I write about natural health and use herbs on a regular basis, I must automatically have […]
My friend’s mom was into all things natural. She cooked healthy foods, grew a garden, had goats and chickens, sewed beautiful clothing, lived way up on a mountain, decorated with handmade and made all their skin care products from scratch. As a teenager, she took me under her wing, and I will be forever grateful […]
Have you ever wondered whether or not it was safe to use herbs to detox your child? I mean, most detoxes are geared towards adults, but children are exposed to toxins just like we are. These toxins also build up in their bodies and cause problems. Now, there are quite a few differing views and […]
I’m sharing a bit of what our life has looked like lately through photos in this month’s “Day In The Life” post. I hope you enjoy getting a peek into our everyday life! xo, Meagan
Hey, mama! I hope May has been a great month for you. Summer is almost here, and we’ve been enjoying 80-90 degree weather here in East Tennessee. I’m back today with another sneak peek into my life by sharing 5 things I’ve loved this past month with you, and as usual, I’d love to know what […]
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!