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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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This post is sponsored by Earthley Wellness As an herbalist, I make the types of herbal preparations I know my family and I will need each season. However, there are times when purchasing pre-made herbal preparations can come in handy. No worries if you’re looking to stock your spring herbal medicine cabinet but are not […]

We are all works in progress. Wouldn’t you agree? I have been pursuing a natural lifestyle for the last 15 years, and I find that I’m constantly taking steps forward and backward in my pursuit of simple, natural, seasonal living. When I’m taking steps forward, it always makes me feel really good about the choices […]

Thinking of going on a Savannah vacation with kids for your next family vacation? If so, here’s a list of things to do (and not to do) with your kiddos! Last year’s family vacation was a bit different than past vacations. We knew we wanted to visit both Savannah and Tybee Island in northern Georgia, […]

Summer is here in Southern Appalachia, and that means it’s honeysuckle season! Because I’m always looking for ways to make the most of the herbs growing around my home, I decided that this week — the first week of our summer homeschool break — called for a honeysuckle simple syrup infused treat. And what better […]

Many of us don’t think twice about parasites, especially here in the United States, but parasites are still quite a big issue here whether we realize it or not. It’s gross but true! In fact, […]

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Hello, and happy New Year’s Eve! I know I say it every year, but I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. While it has had its ups and downs, I do believe it is ending better than it began. What a great feeling. Right? Speaking of the end of the year, do you […]

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
An Herbalist

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