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It’s been a while since I’ve written a post sharing the work we’ve been doing around our home. If you’ve been reading Growing Up Herbal long, you’ll know we bought a piece of property a few years back with a pretty outdated house that needed a good bit of work. We loved the land and […]

Summer is here! Well, not officially, but it’s hot outside so you get what I’m saying. That means it’s that time of the year when I whip up a batch or two of homemade mineral sunscreen so I thought I’d share my favorite recipe with you today.  I love this homemade mineral sunscreen for a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Herbal bitters are gaining popularity these days among adults, and it’s no wonder why. They’re a great way to support one’s digestive health. They’ve not only been found to help stimulate digestion, but they’re a great way to increase the amount of prebiotics in one’s diet and support healthy bowel function, too.  But, no matter […]