fbpx

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.

to the journal

welcome

Have you ever wondered if you should use herbs to cleanse or detox your body from toxins? Adults often detox their bodies on a regular basis, but is necessary? And what about cleansing and detoxing for children? Is it necessary (or even safe) for them? I bet if you do a quick Google search about cleansing […]

Cleansing and Detoxing: Is It Necessary and Safe? | Growing Up Herbal | Learn more about what toxins are, what the terms “cleansing” and “detoxing” mean, when it’s appropriate to cleanse or detox, what kind of cleansing and detoxing herbs can be used, and how to approach cleansing and detoxing with children in this post.

Although I’ve never personally struggled with eczema, I’ve seen the negative effects it can have on friends and loved ones. Not only does it affect skin’s appearance, but it can be painful and even interfere with life. Fortunately, there is hope for those with eczema, and this article will explain some successful ways to get […]

A Holistic Approach To Common Causes of Eczema | Growing Up Herbal | Do you or someone you know suffer from eczema? Learn today how to take a holistic approach to eczema and find the healing you need!

Spring is officially here! And as much as I enjoy the season of winter, I enjoy warmer weather much more. One of my favorite things to do when the weather gets warmer is gardening. While my husband makes plans for our vegetable garden, I’m usually preparing to start an herb garden! Living up on the […]

5 Steps to Start an Herb Garden This Year | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to start an herb garden in 5 steps... from start to finish in this blog post!

Having a sick kid stinks. Having four sick kids, all at the same time, really stinks. I should know! And why is it that anytime one of my kids get sick, all the others end up sick too?! It’s not like I’m not doing my darnedest to keep them healthy and to minimize the spread […]

5 Soothing Ways To Help Your Sick Kid Feel Better | Growing Up Herbal | Being sick is tough on kids and parents. Here are some natural remedies and soothing methods to help your kids feel better faster.

Oh, my word! Can you believe the first month of 2017 is OVER? This past month has been a bit crazy as far as weather goes. One day it’s bright and sunny, like a warm spring day, then a few days later, it’s freezing cold, and we’re snowed in up here on the mountain (which is […]

Things I Love: January 2017 | Growing Up Herbal | I'm sharing some more of my favorite things from January 2017... including essential oil blends, using leftover herbs from elderberry syrup, a blogger friends newest book, and more. Check it out!

Inside: Mamas don’t like to see their little ones feeling bad. We instinctively want to do something to comfort them and help them feel better fast. But, what are you to do when your kid comes down with a cough and you want to avoid questionable over-the-counter cough medications? Wouldn’t it be nice if there […]

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

Looking for books, recommended courses and workshops, and my must-have herbal supplies. You've got it. I'm dishing out all my favorite herbal resources with you!

My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

behind the scenes

get my free home apothecary guide  here

ready to stock your home apothecary?