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.
If there ever was a season that embodied the au naturale look, summer is it, and having a good nourishing lip scrub right at your fingertips is one way to help you achieve that look effortlessly. In this post, I’ll share a bit about how we lighten things up during the summer months, from our […]
I’m not sure why, but I love learning new ways of doing things, particularly when it comes to making herbal preparations stronger and more potent than I am used to.With that said, today I’m going […]
The primary way I practice herbalism is through using everyday herbs in my everyday life – herbs that support my wellness in ways that ebb and flow with the seasons. You see, late spring and early summer are Pitta season, according to Ayurveda (India’s herbal system), so my daily focus shifts to herbs that are cooling and […]
As long as I can remember, meal planning, prepping, and making has been a struggle for me. I think it comes down to the fact that I simply don’t love cooking. Sometimes I think I’d like to learn all the basics and become a really great home cook, but then other times (most of the […]
Now, I don’t know about you, but I have this feeling that May will be a busy month here at Wild Rose Cottage. I mean, April was a busy month for us, but as we move into a season of rising energy, I expect May to be even more action-packed. While I typically try to […]
Have you ever heard an herbalist say strange things such as: So on and so forth? I know I sure have, and honestly, when I was new to the wild and wonderful world of herbs, those sayings sounded like a bunch of woo-woo expressions to me! But here I am, years later, and now I’m […]
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!