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Welcome to another giveaway here on the Growing Up Herbal blog! This month I’ve got something goooooood for you! I wish I’d of gotten one of these when I started learning about natural health, herbs, essential oils, and all that good stuff, but let’s cut to the chase, shall we? July’s giveaway will consist of […]

I was recently asked a question about whether or not common flower garden echinacea could be used as medicine. I’m sure you’ve seen it. You go to the local garden store to purchase some flower seeds to plant. I mean, fresh cut flowers are the best, right? You glance at the back of the seed […]

Summer soirees are the perfect occasion to gather with friends and family, bask in the warm sunshine, and indulge in refreshing and delicious drinks. This year, why not elevate your party game and impress your guests with unique and flavorful botanical cocktails? By incorporating herbs and botanicals into your drinks, you not only create a […]

I’ve been saying it for years… to myself, to my homeschooling sisters-in-law, to my husband. “I think I’d like to try a different homeschool curriculum with the three younger boys. Something a bit more freeing with less bookwork so there’s more time to get outside and explore or go on field trips with friends, but […]

I don’t know about you, but I love setting a list of to-dos for myself each month as a way to give myself something to look forward to and keep me motivated when I’m feeling […]

Just Imagine… You put on a light jacket and boots and grab your foraging supplies before heading outside to forage the first spring herbs that have just peeped from the warming soil below. And just as nature’s rising energy wakes the plants from their winter slumber and pushes them out into the world above, so […]