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.
“Mama! Can we play Wildcraft? Will you play with us?” I can’t tell you how many times I hear this from my kids. Seriously! Forget Candy Land. Forget Shutes and Ladders. Forget Checkers. My kids prefer this game over other popular kid’s games.
Today I have a fun, all natural DIY home decor project to share with you. It’s for a DIY Woodland Christmas Garland for my front door which is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Today I’m taking you along with me and my kiddos, into the woods, where we’ll find natural supplies […]
When you think about Thanksgiving desserts, pumpkin pie is probably the first thing to pop into your mind. Am I right? Same here, but for the past couple years, my family has come up with a new tradition that I think we’ll be keeping for the long-haul. We’ve been gathering in the kitchen on cold November […]
Have you ever been at a holiday party and noticed some of the guests doing things that are kind of gross. For example, have you ever seen people cough into their hand over and over but not wash afterward? What about people sticking their hands in the community chip bowl or double dipping in the spinach dip? Maybe you’ve […]
Once upon a time, an extended family member drew my name for Christmas and immediately asked me what I wanted from them. Not thinking much about it, I told them I’d let them know. Weeks later, after forgetting all about that conversation, they reminded me that if I wanted something from them for Christmas, I’d […]
I’ve been studying and using herbs for almost 8 years, but I’ll be the first to say that learning about herbs can take a lifetime. In fact, I’m not sure that even seasoned herbalists would say they’ve got herbs down pat, even after years and years of study. It’s a journey. A long one. With that […]
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!