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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Hey, ladies! Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel like you can take on the world, think clearly and make decisions quickly, and love everyone around you, and other times, you find yourself wanting […]

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This post is sponsored by Earthley Wellness As an herbalist, I make the types of herbal preparations I know my family and I will need each season. However, there are times when purchasing pre-made herbal preparations can come in handy. No worries if you’re looking to stock your spring herbal medicine cabinet but are not […]

Spring is on its way, and I couldn’t be happier! As the days grow warmer, I find myself itching to get out in the garden and start digging in the dirt. The daffodils, crocuses, and tulips are beginning to pop through the soil, and I keep seeing signs about planting bulbs now for summer to […]

Looking for a winter craft idea to keep the kids busy? Me too, so I recently gathered the boys up to make some peanut butter pinecone bird feeders to keep the birds around our home happy and healthy during the weeks to come. Peanut butter pinecone bird feeders are super easy to make, and the […]

I recently came across a recipe for something referred to as Vegetable Stock Paste, which is easily made and used as a vegetable broth substitute. Y’all—this recipe has changed my life for the better. I […]

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Autumn is a dry season, and with the temperatures changing back and forth from warm to cold so frequently, we can often suffer with a dry, sore throat.I shared my go-to herbal formula for these […]

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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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