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I mentioned in my last YouTube vlog that I had recently launched a membership site for those who would like to be mentored by me in how to become a seasonal herbalist and better align their lifestyles with the cycles and rhythms of the seasons. I call it my Seasonal Herbalism Community, and there are […]

Take a Peek at New Seasonal Products in the Shop

Hi, friend! While I haven’t shared many of my YouTube Vlogmas videos here on the blog simply because there are SO MANY, I did want to share this particular one with you. In this video, I’m doing a little end-of-the-year housekeeping in my home apothecary. I hope you’ll join me as I clean, organize, and […]

Herbal syrups are a tasty and effective way to deliver the wellness benefits of herbs to adults and children alike. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how I make shelf-stable herbal syrups that have a shelf-life of 1-2 years! Gone are the days of making fresh batches of herbal syrups every month or […]

What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf-Life | Growing Up Herbal | Wondering if that salve, tincture, hydrosol, or other herbal preparation is still good? Here’s what you need to know about herbal preparation shelf-life. Free printable included!!

Have you ever pulled an older herbal salve out of your bathroom cabinet and wondered if it was still effective? Or perhaps you’ve thought about making a large batch of herbal tea to store in the refrigerator and drink over the course of several days, later second guessing yourself because you weren’t sure how many […]

Whether you’re in the car, folding laundry, or hiking in the woods, podcasts are a great way to learn from other experts on a variety of subjects, and herbalism is no exception. Herbal podcasts are an easily accessible source of information on individual herbs, interviews with herbalists of a specific topic, or learning about a […]

8 Herbal Podcasts Herbalists Will Want To Listen To | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for herbal podcasts to listen too? Here are 8 that can benefit your herbal education!
How To Dilute High-Proof Alcohol To Use In Herbal Tinctures | Growing Up Herbal | Out of your favorite tincture-making alcohol? Here’s how to dilute high-proof alcohol for tinctures instead!

Have you ever prepared to make an herbal tincture and found you were out of your favorite variety of 80-proof or 100-proof tincture-making alcohol? Did you drive to the nearest liquor store to purchase your tincture-making alcohol of choice so you could make your tincture as planned? If so, let me save you a trip […]

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
An Herbalist

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My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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