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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.

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Whether you’re celebrating the upcoming 4th of July holiday or gathering with friends and family for a summer get-together, beautiful drinks can take a summer party to the next level! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a summer mocktail that can easily be upgraded to a cocktail if you wish. You can go all patriotic […]

I recently received a comment from a blog reader asking me what my thoughts were on making Instant Pot tinctures. While I replied to that specific comment, I thought I’d write a blog post about it because I figure it’s something other people have wondered as well. So, the short answer to that question is, […]

You guys! I have another Seasonal Herbalism Community recap and preview for you today. If you’ve heard me talk about this herbal membership and wanted to know more, here’s your chance. We’ve just transitioned into summer content, and I must say, it’s SO good! You can check out what we covered inside my inner herbal […]

I’m a firm believer in holistic wellness. Taking a holistic approach to addressing an illness or condition consists of addressing not only the physical parts of a person but the mental and spiritual parts as […]

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Is keeping up with your children’s daily chores becoming a burden? If you had asked me that question this time last year, I would have responded with a hardy “yes!” Now, I’m a firm believer that children need to have some responsibilities around the house. Even from a young age, they need to know they […]

In this week’s video, I’m sharing the (mostly) natural laundry care products I currently use in my home — from what I use to (1:36) wash my laundry to (3:59) how I naturally scent my clothes to (10:48) how I remove stains and (14:26) which natural products I use to iron. These are the things […]

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!

How to Become
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Looking for books, recommended courses and workshops, and my must-have herbal supplies. You've got it. I'm dishing out all my favorite herbal resources with you!

My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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