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.
Herbalism is a never-ending field of study, and one of the areas I’ve chosen to challenge myself with over the last 2 years is foraging. While I think foraging and cultivating herbs should be a part […]
Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Yarrow Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of nettle. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different yarrow preparations as well. Get […]
It’s time for another KidSafe Essential Oil giveaway from Plant Therapy, y’all!! I’m always super excited to partner with great companies like Plant Therapy and to share their products with you here. Not only do they value natural health, but they have great products, they care about their customers, and they’re honest. I love finding […]
What happens when you forget your essential oil bug repellant and you find yourself smacking, swatting, and scratching at the bugs around you? What do you do when your kid comes to you with red, painful and itchy spots that are making them whiny? You run for your herbal first aid kit and grab your […]
Wildcrafting is the process in which one forages for plants or food. When I first started learning about herbs, I knew nothing of harvesting my own plants, except for plantain, that is. I mostly ordered herbs online or bought them from my local health food store. It wasn’t until I met a couple of people […]
Our dog, a mixed breed we rescued from the shelter 9 years ago, has had recurring skin issues for the last several years. When the itching flairs up, she is one miserable pup. I can hear her whining and biting at her skin. She rubs herself on anything that will scratch the itch, so much […]
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!