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.
Goldenrod fills the waysides with its color. The green leaves are beginning to fade to reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. The mornings and evenings have a chill to them. Cold weather crops are beginning to make their way to meal plans again. Football season is back, and every store you go in is filled with […]
Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Chamomile Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of chamomile. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different chamomile preparations as well. Get […]
We’re on our first week of Summer Break here at home, and that means more time for mom (that’s me) to focus on work and get caught up on some things. However, more work is bound to bring on some extra stress! In this week’s vlog, I’m sharing what the boys are doing on their […]
Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Nettle 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 nettle preparations as well. Get […]
I know many people wish 2020 would be over already, and while I’ll admit, it certainly isn’t my favorite of years―I’m still trying to stay mindful of my days and make the most of them. This year and all that is happening will go down in history books, and one day, we’ll be on the […]
Hey friends! In the midst of a new website redesign, and therefore, not being able to post here on the blog so much, I thought it would be fun (and a challenge) to resurrect my old YouTube channel by sharing some weekly vlogs. You know, just some little clips of things that are happening throughout […]
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!