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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn herbs… Then you’re in good company. This is exactly why I always come back to one plant at a time. And violet is one of the gentlest places to begin. It’s simple. It’s accessible. And violet offers beautiful support for the nervous system in a season when many […]

Hello, friends. Today I’m sharing a spring plant walk video where I’m taking you with me as I harvest and teach you about cleavers (Galium aperine), one of my favorite spring herbs. Cleavers is a great alterative herb and is very useful for cleansing and strengthening the body. We’ll talk about where to locate cleavers, […]

Spring is officially in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, although I’ve been in spring mode for well weeks now. As the days continue to lengthen and warm, I’m feeling the urge to spend more time outside in nature. Do you feel it too?  One of my goals as an herbalist this year is […]

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is by far my favorite plant. Every part of it can be used in herbalism, but in this article, I’m focusing on using the root of dandelion only.  Below I’ll share 10 dandelion root wellness benefits as well as explain how to harvest the root and use it to make a simple […]

Spring is here and so are the spring greens! Spring greens like dandelion and chicory leaves, purple dead nettle, chickweed, and violets are all alterative herbs that help to gently cleanse the body of “winter weight” as I call it. Today I want to share how to incorporate spring greens into a wildcrafted spring salad […]

Chickweed is a spring herb that is abundant here in East Tennessee. Not only is it easy to identify, but it has several different uses — one of which is chickweed pesto. Chickweed pesto is one of my favorite ways to use chickweed. Not only is it healthy for you, but it’s easy to make […]