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.
Homemade marshmallows have always intimidated me, but like many things that seem complicated, they’re quite easy to make and only take a bit more time. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for easy, delicious, and healthy vanilla homemade marshmallows that will make your holiday hot cocoa even better than it can be with store-bought marshmallows! Why […]
The holiday season calls for classic flavors, like vanilla and chocolate, alongside the support of herbal adaptogens, such as tulsi and ashwagandha, to not only give you the comforts of the season but to support healthy stress levels at the same time. While many of us are familiar with the benefits of cacao and adaptogens, […]
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 […]
Guest post by GardnersPath.com There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn yellow and red. It can only mean one thing: winter is coming. This means it’s time for gardeners to start preparing our herb gardens for the cold days ahead. This article will discuss things you can do before […]
February can feel never-ending, making it hard to enjoy winter at this point in the season — at least here in East Tennessee. While this month is home to Imbolc — the symbolic festival marking the transition from winter to spring, it’s still freezing cold, either raining or snowing, overcast and grey, and much of […]
I’m not sure what it is about winter, but when dinner rolls around, I’m either motivated to cook healthy meals for my family or too tired to bother, which means I’m looking for quick, healthy winter dinner recipes that get everyone fed. If you’re like me, then you’re going to love today’s post. Today, I’ve […]
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!