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When I first started learning about herbs, I got most of my information through reading blog posts from a few favorite herbal bloggers, browsing online health forums, skimming through a handful of older herbal books, and my own limited experience with herbs. And while those things did help inspire my curiosity in herbs and teach […]

Late spring and summer are ideal times for harvesting plants. This is because, by this time, most plants have developed to the point where their identifying characteristics are obvious — leaves are often fully grown, flowers have blossomed, and some plants are already forming seeds, each of which makes plant identification easier. While most in […]

There’s a lot of talk these days about the sun, its effect on the skin, and how to go about protecting it. You see, your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s been said by some that your skin is the window to your health. But what does that mean exactly — “a window […]

Spring is right around the corner, and I’m so looking forward to the changing of seasons. I love the longer, warmer days spring brings. I breathe deep trying to catch the scent of spring flowers in the air. I challenge myself to keep an eye out for familiar plants as they poke their heads out […]

One of my favorite things about living up in the mountains of East Tennessee has to be my wood burning stove. It not only keeps my family warm during the long, cold days of winter, but it brings a sense of peace to my often restless spirit. I’m not sure what it is, but as […]

If you’re new to herbalism or healthy living, chances are you’re looking for some good books to teach you the ins and outs of this lifestyle—books that can teach you how to use herbs during times of health and sickness or how to make your daily life a bit more natural and less toxic. When […]