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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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If you’re new to using herbs and other natural remedies, but you want to start somewhere, now is the perfect time to get going. School is back in session and cold and flu season are just around the corner. This is the time of the year to start focusing on making sure our kids immune […]

Over the last month, I’ve written you a lot of posts on eating healthy. If you’re wondering why… the answer is simple. Diet is the cornerstone of healthy living… for you and for your children. If mom doesn’t know what a healthy diet is or how to feed her children healthy foods, no amount of […]

Have you ever tried making the switch to something new only to feel overwhelmed by it all and resort back to what you know… what’s easiest? I totally have, especially when it comes to making the switch over to a real food lifestyle. Today, I wanna share 6 steps I’ve learned to take when it comes […]

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What exactly is real food? I’ve asked myself this question before… many times. Maybe more times than I should have. You see, there’s so much going on in my head that I have to constantly remind myself of these things from time to time, but in all reality, the answer is very simple.  As a […]

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Discover the art of growing calendula with our comprehensive guide. Learn essential tips for planting, care, and harvesting calendula flowers in your garden. Start cultivating vibrant blooms today!

A couple of weeks ago, I headed outside to find a little something for the boys to work on for their nature journaling for the day. After looking around, trying to find something new for them to draw and journal, I noticed that some of my wildflowers had gone to seed, so I gathered some […]

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

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